Starr Companies
Underwriting Manager, Professional Liability
Starr Companies, Atlanta, Georgia, us, 30301
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.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to join our team and help us manage our Professional Liability portfolio. The Underwriting Manager will be responsible for reviewing and underwriting complex Professional Liability risks, developing pricing and risk strategies, and building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and clients. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the Professional Liability market, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a strong track record of achieving profitable results. You will be responsible for underwriting and marketing all product lines in the Professional Liability Profit Center; including, lawyers & accountants, specified professions, architects & engineers and cyber.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review and analyze complex Professional Liability risks, including but not limited to lawyers, architects, engineers, accountants, and technology professionals.* Develop and implement underwriting strategies that ensure profitable growth and maintain a balanced portfolio.* Establish and maintain relationships with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders.* Collaborate with other underwriting teams to identify cross-selling opportunities and promote our broader product offerings.* Participate in industry events, including speaking engagements and conferences, to build awareness of our brand and reputation in the marketplace.* Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes that may impact our portfolio and provide guidance to senior management on potential risks and opportunities.* Provide mentoring and coaching to junior underwriters, and participate in training programs and initiatives to develop talent within the organization.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field.* Minimum of 4 years of experience in Professional Liability underwriting, with a proven track record of profitable growth.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make sound decisions.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.* Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish and maintain partnerships with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders.* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant underwriting software.* Professional designations such as CPCU, RPLU, and/or ARM are highly desirable.
If you are a highly motivated Underwriting Manager with a passion for Professional Liability underwriting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Our organization offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
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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.
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.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to join our team and help us manage our Professional Liability portfolio. The Underwriting Manager will be responsible for reviewing and underwriting complex Professional Liability risks, developing pricing and risk strategies, and building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and clients. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the Professional Liability market, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a strong track record of achieving profitable results. You will be responsible for underwriting and marketing all product lines in the Professional Liability Profit Center; including, lawyers & accountants, specified professions, architects & engineers and cyber.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review and analyze complex Professional Liability risks, including but not limited to lawyers, architects, engineers, accountants, and technology professionals.* Develop and implement underwriting strategies that ensure profitable growth and maintain a balanced portfolio.* Establish and maintain relationships with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders.* Collaborate with other underwriting teams to identify cross-selling opportunities and promote our broader product offerings.* Participate in industry events, including speaking engagements and conferences, to build awareness of our brand and reputation in the marketplace.* Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes that may impact our portfolio and provide guidance to senior management on potential risks and opportunities.* Provide mentoring and coaching to junior underwriters, and participate in training programs and initiatives to develop talent within the organization.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field.* Minimum of 4 years of experience in Professional Liability underwriting, with a proven track record of profitable growth.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make sound decisions.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.* Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish and maintain partnerships with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders.* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant underwriting software.* Professional designations such as CPCU, RPLU, and/or ARM are highly desirable.
If you are a highly motivated Underwriting Manager with a passion for Professional Liability underwriting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Our organization offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
#LI-MM1
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.