Senior Underwriter - Mining and Process Industries

Senior Underwriter – Mining and Process Industries Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents. Roles & Responsibilities Underwrite profitable business in accordance with business plans. Adhere to all Starr underwriting standards as outlined in the Underwriting Manual. Obtain sign-off for all business that is in excess of agreed authority levels or where any factor falls below rating guidelines. Adhere to rating tools and guidelines. Ensure that underwriting documentation, both paper and electronic, is accurate, complete, up-to-date and meet Lloyd’s standards. Ensure that the policy wordings and clauses are slip referenced and agreed. Ensure that all accounts are contract certain at the time of binding. Develop broker relationships and optimise opportunities to lead business. Explore client and company knowledge to identify and optimise cross-selling opportunities. Experience Relevant underwriting experience in the class of business; Knowledge of Lloyd’s Franchise Board standards, PRA and FCA regulatory framework; Good understanding of pricing/rating tools; Understanding of market wordings and clauses; Up-to-date knowledge of claims to inform future underwriting decisions. Skills Analytical and problem solving skills; Negotiation, judgment and decision making skills; Strong numeracy skills; Professional business writing and presentation skills; Strong communicator, both written and oral; Technical coaching; Business development; Report writing. Systems & IT Eclipse; Salesforce; MS Office – Excel, Access, Word and Outlook. Qualifications ACII. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr