Senior Underwriting Specialist

About the role

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.

Twin Maples is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Financial Lines Underwriting Specialist to join our dynamic underwriting team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a passion for delivering exceptional service to our clients and broker partners. As a key member of our firm, you will evaluate, select, and manage professional liability risks in accordance with company guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment: Analyze and evaluate new and renewal submissions for various Financial Lines
• Underwriting Decisions: Determine risk acceptability, pricing, coverage terms, and conditions within delegated authority, adhering to company guidelines and risk appetite.
• Portfolio Management: Effectively manage a book of business to achieve profitability and growth targets.
• Broker Relationship: Build and maintain successful broker relationships through responsive communication, excellent service, and market knowledge.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the claims, actuarial, and loss control teams to monitor trends and ensure sound underwriting practices.
• Documentation: Prepare and issue policy documentation, endorsements, and quotes accurately and efficiently.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the professional liability portfolio in alignment with company strategy.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with industry developments, coverage trends, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in insurance, risk management, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of Financial Lines underwriting experience preferred; experience in allied lines a plus.
• Solid understanding of professional liability insurance products, coverage structures, and rating methodologies.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with electronic underwriting platforms, Microsoft Office, and policy management systems.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Relevant professional designations (e.g., RPLU, CPCU) are an advantage.

Why Twin Maples?

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Supportive, values-driven culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Additional information

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.