Underwriter

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.

The Underwriter will manage business development operations including; marketing, underwriting and client relationships of existing and new clients.  The underwriter will manage regional aviation insurance accounts for Starr Aviation as well as manage regional broker relationships.

Qualified candidates will possess knowledge and execution of the underwriting process as well as the following:

• Underwrite aviation insurance products to regional brokers
• Underwrite aircraft hull and liability coverage for all aircraft operations, aviation product liability, and aviation commercial general liability.
• Develop new as well as existing broker contacts
• Plan regional office location budget
• Manage the regional territory of business for Starr Aviation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 5 + years of aviation underwriting experience.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and brokers.
• Proficiency in underwriting software, data analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.

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.