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About the Role
Lead underwriting, product development, and business strategy for Financial Lines, Professional Liability, Crisis Management, and Cyber specialty lines to ensure profitable growth and operational excellence. This executive role requires strong market acumen and deep technical expertise to drive innovation, build relationships, and champion the company’s reputation.
Responsibilities
- Develop, lead, and execute the strategy for Financial Lines, Professional Liability, Crisis Management, and Cyber portfolios.
- Drive expansion and innovation of products/services to respond to evolving market needs.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align with broader business goals.
- Set underwriting standards, guidelines, appetite, and manage overall portfolio performance.
- Oversee the underwriting team, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.
- Approve large/complex submissions and provide technical oversight on high-profile accounts.
- Lead the creation and enhancement of products within Financial Lines, Professional Liability, Crisis Management, and Cyber.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to inform product strategy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and key market stakeholders.
- Represent the company at industry events, panel discussions, and client meetings.
- Design and implement market-leading solutions for crisis response.
- Guide clients and partners through complex claims scenarios.
- Set and monitor targets for premium growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
- Report regularly on portfolio performance, market developments, and strategic priorities.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of underwriters and specialists.
- Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Requirements
- Minimum 8–10 years of extensive experience in Financial Lines, Professional Liability, Crisis Management, and Cyber insurance.
- Senior-level underwriting or management roles within specialty insurance.
- Proven track record developing and leading profitable specialty insurance portfolios.
- Deep technical knowledge of policy wordings, coverage structures, claims handling, and emerging risks.
- Strong relationships with brokers, clients, and industry associations.
- Demonstrated strategic planning, leadership, and people management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Skills
- Underwriting
- Product Development
- Business Strategy
- Market Acumen
- Technical Expertise
- Innovation
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning
- People Management
- Negotiation
- Presentation
Experience Level
- Senior-level
- Executive
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Advanced degrees preferred
- Industry qualifications preferred
- Cyber risk certifications preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $350k - $435k
Benefits
- First class training and development opportunities
About the Company
- Starr is 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.
- We operate in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders.
- We leverage our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients.
- We are a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.