Underwriting Analyst, Ocean Marine

Posted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office
70K-85K Annually
Junior
Insurance
The Role
Underwrite new and renewal Ocean Marine Cargo business, including ancillary Hull, Protection and Indemnity, and Marine Liability coverage. Analyze risks, establish terms, conditions, and pricing, issue policies and endorsements, and manage broker relationships. Support growth, retention, and profitability objectives while mentoring less experienced underwriting staff on market conditions, risk analysis, marketing, and producer management.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for underwriting, growth, and profitability of an assigned book of new and renewal marine business, focusing primarily on Ocean Marine Cargo, but potentially with ancillary Hull/P&I and Marine Liabilities as well.
  • Develop and strengthen superior relationships with assigned, established brokers and build and maintain new broker relationships to foster profit center business growth, retention, and profitability goals.
  • Independently establish proper terms, conditions, and pricing.
  • Analyze coverages, issue policies and endorsements in accordance with established service standards.
  • Assist with formal and informal underwriting training and mentoring to less experienced staff on market conditions, risk analysis, marketing, and producer management.

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience, with demonstrated levels of progressive responsibility and analytical skill.
  • Strong knowledge of marine forms, terms and conditions.
  • Strong producer management and production skills with an understanding of the profit center’s business objectives.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000-$85,000

#LI-SB1

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.

Skills Required

  • 1-3 years of experience with progressive responsibility and analytical skill
  • Strong knowledge of marine forms, terms, and conditions
  • Strong producer management and production skills
  • Understanding of profit center business objectives
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Starr Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Starr Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by Starr Insurance.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is frequently characterized as excellent, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options supported by wellness tools and an EAP. Feedback suggests additional voluntary protections (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity) broaden overall healthcare security.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include both a 401(k) and a defined‑benefit pension, which is often highlighted as a standout feature. Profit sharing is also referenced as part of the broader financial benefits mix.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Top performers in underwriting are described as receiving excellent pay with good bonuses and clear advancement opportunities.

Starr Insurance Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: New York, New York
2,935 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Starr Insurance 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. Starr has the global knowledge, vision and relationships to help your company succeed, anywhere you do business.

Similar Jobs

Northwestern Mutual Logo Northwestern Mutual

Wealth Planning Attorney

Fintech • Insurance • Financial Services
Remote or Hybrid
California, USA
8400 Employees
176K-276K Annually

Square Logo Square

Account Executive

eCommerce • Fintech • Hardware • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Remote or Hybrid
Los Angeles, CA, USA
12000 Employees
39K-233K Annually

Expedia Group Logo Expedia Group

Scientist

AdTech • eCommerce • Information Technology • Software • Travel • Generative AI
Hybrid
San Jose, CA, USA
16000 Employees
173K-299K Annually

Expedia Group Logo Expedia Group

Principal AI Forward Deployed Engineer

AdTech • eCommerce • Information Technology • Software • Travel • Generative AI
Hybrid
San Jose, CA, USA
16000 Employees
231K-399K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Globe Life Thumbnail
Insurance • Financial Services
McKinney, TX
3000 Employees
MassMutual India Thumbnail
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services
Hyderabad, Telangana
Granted Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Insurance • Mobile • Financial Services
New York, New York
23 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account