Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty
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Job Location:
Alpharetta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 worlds fastest growing insurance organizations capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.
About Twin Maples Specialty
Twin Maples Specialty is a forward-thinking insurance provider offering customized solutions in the specialty lines market. Our team of industry experts delivers innovative risk management and underwriting expertise serving commercial clients with reliability agility and a deep commitment to partnership.
Position Overview
The Senior Underwriter Excess Casualty is responsible for underwriting complex excess casualty submissions managing broker relationships and leading strategic initiatives to achieve profitable growth in the excess casualty portfolio. This role combines deep technical expertise strong market knowledge and leadership capabilities shaping the direction and success of Twin Maples Specialtys excess casualty business.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite price and negotiate terms for new and renewal excess casualty risks in accordance with company guidelines and authority levels.
- Analyze complex exposures and coverage requests determining appropriate risk selection and structure.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokers agents and wholesale partners representing Twin Maples Specialty with professionalism and integrity.
- Collaborate with actuarial claims legal and risk engineering teams on account assessment and policy development.
- Monitor and respond to market trends competitor activity and regulatory changes impacting the excess casualty sector.
- Prepare thorough documentation and underwriting files ensuring compliance and transparency.
- Mentor and provide technical direction to junior underwriters and underwriting assistants.
- Support the development of strategic growth initiatives product enhancements and underwriting guidelines.
- Contribute to portfolio management including performance tracking reporting and audits.
- Participate in industry events broker meetings and marketing activities to drive business growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required; professional designations (CPCU ARM RPLU) preferred.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience underwriting excess casualty within a carrier MGA or specialty brokerage.
- Demonstrated expertise with complex commercial risks coverage structures and program business.
- Deep knowledge of commercial casualty classes policy forms market practices and regulatory environment.
- Excellent negotiation interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Strong analytical abilities and detail orientation.
- Proficiency with insurance systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Leadership skills and a collaborative solution-oriented approach.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
- Health wellness and retirement benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth and industry training.
- Supportive collegial culture dedicated to teamwork innovation and client success.
Starr is an equal opportunity employer which means well 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 were 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Credit Analysis
- Fraud
- Math
- Risk Analysis
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Equity Research
- Underwriting
- negotiation
- RMF
