Underwriting Programs Leader

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.

Essential Duties & Functions
-Manage assigned programs that support the growth & profitability objectives established by the business units. Create strategic agency management plans that encompasses production and loss ratio targets as well as travel and marketing plans
-Participate in product, rate review and underwriting guideline development.
-Evaluate, assess and apply core underwriting techniques to individual risks to determine acceptance, declination or modification of terms in accordance with established company guidelines
-Underwrite and handle endorsement requests, premium audits issues, cancellation and reinstatements, etc.
-Provide 24-hour or better response time on new business submissions. Work collaboratively with other underwriters in the unit to maintain 24-hour response time standard.
-Prompt response to phone calls and emails.
-Respond to department of insurance complaints and inquiries
-Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
-To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list below is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. ----Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-Bachelor's degree and 10 years’ Property and Casualty Underwriting experience required or equivalent education and experience
-Strong technical aptitude in general liability and property risks; experience underwriting Excess and Surplus lines preferred
-Knowledge working with wholesale distribution channel preferred

-Relevant industry experience in the management of operations of more than 5 years, working within the program segment

-Experience working as part of a senior team within a multi coverage insurance environment

-Experience in designing and evaluating controls, preferably with both surplus lines and admitted business environments

-Establish and maintain effective, trusting, and respectful relationships with Programs and internal teams in a matrix environment

-Strong P&C industry knowledge, with a demonstrable understanding of the marketplace, the underwriting process and overall insurance company operations

-Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to gather and assess client requirements, troubleshoot complex issues and develop/present practical and reasonable solutions
-Overnight travel to assigned Programs is expected and required; the ability to efficiently plan/manage agency visits and travel time will be essential
-Excellent analytical and marketing skills
-Excellent organizational and time management skills
-The ability to work collaboratively in a team with other underwriters and/or home office staff
-Strong computer skills are a necessity. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
-Professional designations (CPCU, AU, ETC.) are a plus

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, 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. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $190,000-$225,000

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.