Starwind Specialty Insurance · 1 month ago
Commercial Underwriter- Flood Insurance
Starwind Specialty Insurance is a company focused on providing specialized insurance solutions. They are seeking a Commercial Underwriter for Flood Insurance who will underwrite new and renewal business, lead a production/underwriting team, and maintain strong relationships with clients and brokers.
Responsibilities
Develop, cultivate, and maintain strong and effective client and broker relationships
Market the company’s full suite of products and services to clients and distribution partners
Underwrite new and renewal business
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients
Market all products and services to clients
Communicate properly and timely with all producers regarding submissions and decisions for new or renewal business
Evaluate modeling outputs and third-party data at binding; take appropriate underwriting actions and communicate effectively with producing agents
Monitor accounts to ensure compliance with the firm's policies and procedures
Monitor production, hit ratios, renewal retention ratios spread of risk and other production and quality measures to minimize risk and predict future success
Proof and quality-check policies, endorsements, audits, cancellations, and related documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency
Review inspection reports and compare to the conditions that were represented at the time of binding and take appropriate or needed actions
Meet or exceed file documentation standards, comply with underwriting authority level standards and pass all audits - both internal and external
Maintain necessary licenses to produce business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or appropriate insurance designation
Three years of experience in production and marketing of new accounts
Must be licensed in corresponding areas of insurance
Must be able to understand and analyze necessary components of insurance policies
Ability to understand the client's needs and have knowledge of the risk exposures associated
Recognize new trends and developments in the insurance industry and be able to incorporate into strategies
Must have knowledge of commercial multi-line underwriting and rating
Must have ability to use company automation to include Windows, Delphi, Word, DocuCorp, Rackley ISO Rating Software
Ability to develop, foster, and maintain an excellent working relationship with agencies
Provide necessary instruction to underwriting support staff
Exercise discretion in making decisions
Leadership and team playing skills
Maintain current knowledge of the insurance industry
Good written and verbal skills
Maintain travel schedule depending on the needs of clients, Agents, and new business
Ability to work extended hours when necessary
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
401(k) plan with company match
Generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave
Restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan
Company
Starwind Specialty Insurance
Starwind Specialty Insurance is a programme management operator that offers property and casualty insurance.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Anthony Burgos
Product Owner
Recent News
Seeking Alpha
2025-04-12
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