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.
GENERAL SUMMARYAs part of our strategic growth initiative for the region, we are looking to hire a Middle Market Lead to oversee the execution of the Middle Market strategy and work closely with the Middle Market Project Team to roll-out our product offering for this segment starting with Middle Market Property as well as scaling up Starr's penetration of this market segment over the next 3 years.
This individual will oversee underwriting, cultivate key broker relationships and align with the country managers and local Middle Market underwriters in HK, Thailand and the Philippines to deliver targeted new business goals and profitable growth through sound underwriting practices in accordance with company guidelines, risk appetite, and compliance standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnderwriting OversightReview, analyze, and approve complex and high-value middle market property submissions and renewals.Ensure adherence to established underwriting authority and risk appetite.Provide technical expertise, direction, and support to underwriters on risk selection, pricing, structure, and coverage recommendations.
Business DevelopmentMaintain and develop strong broker and agent relationships to drive profitable new and renewal business.Collaborate with distribution partners and participate in client and broker meetings as required.Work closely with other lines of business to support cross-sell and multi-line account strategies.
Portfolio Management & ProfitabilityMonitor portfolio performance, identify trends, and recommend underwriting or pricing adjustments as needed.Manage aggregate exposure, loss ratios, and overall portfolio health.Support the resolution of complex account or claim-related issues.
Process Improvement & ComplianceOversee adherence to underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.Implement best practices and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.Collaborate with product, actuarial, and claims teams on product development/enhancement projects.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field 7+ years of strong underwriting experience in commercial property, with a focus on middle market accountsDeep technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processesStrong understanding of mid-market customer needs, insurance products, and distribution channels Strong analytical, decision-making, communication, and negotiation skillsProven ability to develop broker relationships and drive profitable business growthKnowledge in risk selection and strategical components of anticipating the market environment Strategic, commercially astute and results oriented Willingness to travel regionally
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.
GENERAL SUMMARYResponsible for managing and growing Financial Lines portfolio (focusing on Directors & Officers insurance, Crime, Professional Indemnity insurance, Financial Institution Insurance, Cyber Insurance) in Singapore and targeted markets within Asia Pacific region profitably.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop direct and assumed Financial Lines business in Singapore for any possible opportunities with brokersReviews, analyses, accepts or rejects the new and renewals submissions for the Financial Lines business.Visits & maintain relationships with producers, clients and promotes Starr coverages, products and services.Develop business for achieving target from global StarrGrow revenue of business in Singapore and targeted APAC countriesManagement of the Singapore Financial Lines portfolio and underwritersDevelop revenue and P/L budgets for immediate and future years.Ensure underwriting process compliance with company guidelines and authorities.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONSUniversity degree or equivalent qualification with at least 6 years Financial Lines experience in underwriting High level of specialist knowledge and relationship of the Asia Pacific Financial Lines marketKnowledge of insurance and risk management principlesAbility to work independently and also ability to work well within a team environmentGood written and oral communication skillsGood planning and organizational skillsGood analytical, numerical and literacy skillsProficient with computer, and experience with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and other industry related systems
