Underwriter

Job summary

The Underwriter is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and pricing new and renewal casualty business while maintaining profitable underwriting results. They also collaborate with brokers, clients, and internal teams to deliver expert solutions and ensure compliance with policy documentation.

Job details

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. Position Overview: The Underwriter, Casualty Team, is responsible for the evaluation, selection, and pricing of new and renewal casualty business—including general liability, products liability, commercial auto, and umbrella/excess policies. The Underwriter works closely with brokers, clients, and internal teams to deliver expert underwriting solutions, maintain profitable underwriting results, and support the organization’s growth strategies. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate, select, and underwrite new and renewal casualty risks according to company guidelines and risk appetite. Analyze insurance applications, reports, loss histories, and other relevant information to assess exposures and determine appropriate terms, conditions, and pricing. Develop and negotiate quotes, proposals, and policy terms with brokers and clients. Proactively cultivate and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders to drive business opportunities and deliver superior client service. Contribute to the achievement of team and company targets for premium growth, profitability, and retention. Review and authorize policy wordings, endorsements, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. Stay current on market trends, industry developments, regulatory updates, and competitor activities in the Canadian casualty sector. Provide coaching and guidance to Underwriting Assistants and support staff as required. Collaborate with actuarial, claims, and risk control teams to set and monitor portfolio performance and resolve complex cases. Participate in audits, file reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications: Post-secondary education, ideally in business, insurance, or a related discipline. 2-5 years of casualty (liability) underwriting experience in the Canadian P&C market. Progress toward or attainment of CIP, FCIP, or other relevant industry designations; additional technical training in casualty lines is an asset. Solid understanding of casualty insurance products, underwriting guidelines, regulations, and rating methodologies. Excellent analytical, risk assessment, and decision-making abilities. Exceptional negotiation, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and exposure to underwriting/rating software (e.g., Guidewire, Policy Works, TAM). Bilingualism (English/French) may be an asset depending on region. 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.

What you’ll do

The Underwriter is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and pricing new and renewal casualty business while maintaining profitable underwriting results. They also collaborate with brokers, clients, and internal teams to deliver expert solutions and ensure compliance with policy documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-5 years of casualty underwriting experience in the Canadian P&C market and hold post-secondary education in a relevant field. Professional designations such as CIP or FCIP are preferred, along with strong analytical and negotiation capabilities.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Casualty underwriting
• Risk assessment
• Pricing
• Negotiation
• Relationship management
• Analytical skills
• Decision-making
• Communication skills
• Policy wordings
• Regulatory compliance
• Guidewire
• Policy Works
• TAM
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Product Liability
• Guidewire Core
• Organizational Skills
• Business Insurance
• Underwriting Guidelines
• Actuarial Science
• Auditing
• Underwriting
• Casualty Insurance
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Risk Control
• Training And Development
• English Language
• Fibre Channel Over IP
• French Language
• Liability Insurance
• Growth Strategies
• Market Trend
• Microsoft Office
• Coaching
• Risk Analysis
• Risk Appetite
• Technical Training
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Underwriter
• Insurance Underwriter (General)
• Insurance Representatives
• Insurance Underwriters