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Underwriter - Professional Liability

1177 Avenue of the Americas-New York, NY · Chicago, IL · Los Angeles, CA · Philadelphia, PA

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Role family
Finance
Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$90,000 – $125,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

Responsibilities of position include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Review and analyze complex standalone Professional Liability risks, including but not limited to Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Real Estate E&O, Media Liability, and Technology Professionals.
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and analysis to determine appropriate coverage, terms, and pricing based on internal guidelines and market conditions.
  • Establish and maintain strong long-term relationships with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders to drive submission flow and new business growth.
  • Collaborate with other underwriting teams to identify cross-selling opportunities and promote our product offerings.
  • Maintain a keen awareness of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
  • Monitor and manage the performance of the assigned portfolio, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
  • Maintain meticulous documentation and data integrity within underwriting systems.
  • Other duties as may be assigned by manager.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree – insurance, business, finance, or a related field preferred.
  • 2-5 years of experience in Professional Liability underwriting, with a proven track record of profitable growth.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Professional Liability underwriting, policies, and coverages within the insurance industry.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make sound decisions.
  • Possess planning, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
  • Self-motivated and independent work traits along with multi-tasking, organizational skills.
  • Proficient in using underwriting software, Microsoft Office, and other relevant tools.
  • Professional designations such as CPCU, RPLU, and/or ARM 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 $90,000 - $125,000.

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.

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