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Underwriter, Crisis Management
Crisis Management – Underwriting and Business Development Role
About Starr
Starr is a global insurance and investment organisation providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry. As one of the world’s fastest-expanding insurance organisations, we operate in 128 countries across six continents, targeting dynamic and competitive markets. Our talented and passionate workforce manages risk strategically to drive profitable growth for our clients.
Join us and become part of a team that thrives on innovation, expertise, and excellence.
Role Purpose
The Crisis Management team specialises in product recall solutions, catering to a diverse range of industries including:
- Product contamination
- Auto and component recall liability
- Consumer goods recall
Our primary market focus is the USA, though coverage extends globally.
Core Success Factors
To excel in this role, you must demonstrate:
- A highly analytical and detailed underwriting approach
- Exceptional relationship management and impactful sales skills
- Robust organisational abilities and proactive forward-thinking
- A commitment to business development, with experience in engaging senior brokers/clients
- The ability to own account visibility and drive profitable business growth
Key Responsibilities
Underwriting Focus
- Primarily underwrite the Product Recall section of the Crisis Management portfolio.
- Collaborate with the Lead Underwriter to implement and refine the underwriting strategy for your class.
- Ensure underwriting excellence by adhering to:
- Risk appetite guidelines
- Lines setting standards
- Rating and pricing adequacy
- Conduct genuine risk exposure assessments and enforce contractual terms compliance.
- Apply and follow underwriting rules and market best practices.
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Client & Market Leadership
- Provide knowledgeable and persuasive service to brokers and clients, positioning Starr as the preferred provider for Crisis Management solutions.
- Cultivate and maintain strong client-broker relationships, focusing on high-value partnerships.
Profit-Driven Growth
- Develop targeted business initiatives to effectively grow the portfolio profitably.
- Continuously evolve the underwriting appetite, analysing portfolio trends and adjusting primary/secondary exposures as needed.
This role may require additional duties outside the listed responsibilities, aligned with your experience and competency.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential Criteria
- Proven track record in profitable underwriting or broking, with a focus on recall products.
- Strong market reputation in Product Recall insurance, including established broker-client networks.
- Ability to develop business from diverse sources with a rapid growth mindset.
- Excellent communication and persuasion skills for multi-level engagement.
- Decisive risk management experience, with a demonstrated ability to own and justify decisions.
- Familiarity with online trading portals or automated placement systems (preferred).
Core Behavioural Competencies
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| Competency | Description |
|---|---|
| Analysis & Decision-Making | Proactively assess data to inform sound business and underwriting decisions. |
| Innovation & Problem Solving | Drive creative solutions for dynamic challenges in an evolving market. |
| Strategic Perspective | Align work with long-term business objectives while adapting rapidly to change. |
| Commerciality | Focus on profitability and cost-effectiveness in every decision. |
| Communication & Influence | Engage stakeholders persuasively, bridging technical and business perspectives. |
| Resilience & Adaptability | Thrive in high-pressure environments, uncovering growth opportunities. |
Additional Information
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Commitment to Inclusion & Opportunity
Starr is an equal opportunity employer, where merit drives recruitment and development. We prioritise diverse backgrounds and experiences, including:
- Gender identity & expression
- Ethnic origin & nationality
- Religion & belief systems
- Age & sexual orientation
- Disability status
- Additional protected characteristics (as defined by applicable law)
We offer holistic training programmes and career growth opportunities, nurturing talent from within. Join us to realise your potential and contribute to a reputation of exceptional service.
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