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.

We are looking for an experienced Power & Renewable Energy underwriter who is looking to take that next step in to a Head of position.

The successful candidate will To write profitable Power & Renewable Energy business in line with the underwriting plan, using professional judgment to achieve the target premium revenue, return on premium and business growth, manage the day-to-day operations of the Power & Renewable Energy team, including supervision and management of staff, coverholder performance and associated reporting whilst operating in line with the underwriting manual and general compliance/regulatory and Company procedures. In addition, manage and grow distribution by enhancing broker relationships at a line of business level and implement and effectively monitor core line of business initiatives.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Fully understand the risk and seek further clarity as required.
• 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 outside rating guidelines.
• Adhere to rating tools and guidelines.
• Ensure that the policy wordings and clauses are slip referenced and agreed.
• Develop broker and client relationships to optimise opportunities to lead business, arranging or attending regular meetings, presentations and events.
• Seek to grow market share by increasing awareness of technical expertise with outside parties.
• Explore client and company knowledge to identify and optimise cross-selling opportunities.

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.