Regional Production Underwriting Manager - Environmental

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.

Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.

Position Overview

This position has clear and distinct accountability for business results for an assigned territory (branch) or territories (multiple branches) within the Environmental Division.

Reporting to the National Practice Leader - Environmental, you will oversee all facets of the underwriting operations of the region(s).

You will be responsible for all aspects of portfolio management, including but not limited to solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, as well as handling referrals from your team of underwriters.

You and your team of Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants will grow the book while maintaining a focus on profitability.

Essential Job Functions

• This position has clear and distinct accountability for business results for an assigned book of business
• Underwriting of general liability, site pollution, contractor pollution liability, professional liability, auto liability, workers comp and umbrella.
• Manage components of development, growth and profitability for book of business and/or assigned territory and drives accountability for underwriting production goals.
• Manage staff including referrals, conducting quality audits, development and coaching of staff, conducting performance reviews, etc.
• Drive team engagement and culture with a focus on developing members of the team in current and future roles.
• Forecast and report production to regional and profit center leadership
• Track and manage rate movements within book
• Monitor claim activity and profitability and proactively adjust strategies as needed
• Develop and expand key broker relationships and drive marketing across the assigned territory.
• Travel to key markets/accounts and remains highly visible in the marketplace
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 7 years’ experience within the liability (GL, Auto, WC, XS) underwriting discipline, pollution experience preferred
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• Proven track record in managing an insurance portfolio
• Developed relationships with wholesale and retail brokers in assigned territory(ies).
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  
  

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs.

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.