Sr. Underwriter, Financial Lines

Overview

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.

Twin Maples, a premier wholesale insurance brand, is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Underwriter to join our growing Financial Lines team. The ideal candidate will possess expert technical knowledge and strong business acumen in underwriting specialized financial lines risks, including directors & officers liability, professional liability, fiduciary, crime, and related coverages. This leadership role balances risk selection, portfolio management, broker relationship development, and mentoring junior staff—helping drive profitable growth and uphold Twin Maples’ reputation for market-leading solutions.

• Underwrite, negotiate, and price new and renewal financial lines business in line with company underwriting guidelines and appetite
• Analyze submissions, conduct in-depth risk assessments, and determine appropriate terms, conditions, and pricing
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with key wholesale and retail broker partners to generate and grow business opportunities
• Serve as technical resource and mentor to junior underwriters, supporting training and professional development
• Monitor portfolio performance, including loss ratios and profitability, taking corrective action as necessary
• Stay abreast of market trends and emerging risks within the financial lines sector; contribute insights to leadership and product development
• Represent Twin Maples at industry events, conferences, and broker meetings to enhance brand visibility and build networks
• Ensure compliance with underwriting authority, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
• Collaborate cross-functionally with claims, product, legal, and actuarial teams to deliver holistic client solutions

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, insurance, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience underwriting financial lines insurance (D&O, E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Crime, etc.) in a wholesale, specialty, or carrier environment
• Proven track record of profitable underwriting, portfolio management, and broker engagement
• Deep knowledge of financial lines forms, market dynamics, regulations, and underwriting best practices
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally
• Proficiency in underwriting platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional designations such as RPLU, CPCU, or equivalent preferred

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.