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 seeking an experienced and strategic Professional Liability Product Manager to manage our Professional Liability portfolio at Twin Maples Specialty.The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the professional liability insurance market, strong underwriting expertise, and a proven track record of driving business growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
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Develop and implement technical expertise, training and profitability strategies for various segments of the Professional Liability underwriting team.
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Identify market trends, opportunities, and threats to inform underwriting strategy.
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Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines, rating plans, appetite strategies in order to deliver long term profitable growth for the Professional Liability products.
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Collaborate with senior management to align the division’s goals with the overall company objectives.
Underwriting Excellence:
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Oversee the underwriting of professional liability policies to ensure profitability and manage risk.
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Develop and implement underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures.
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Ensure adherence to underwriting best practices and regulatory requirements.
Business Development:
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Support the development of new professional liability products and services tailored to client needs.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and other key stakeholders.
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Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop and execute strategies to drive growth.
Operational Management:
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Ensure efficient and effective operations within the Professional Liability underwriting division.
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Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Monitor and analyze underwriting performance metrics to drive operational excellence.
Risk Management:
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Oversee the assessment and management of risks associated with professional liability products.
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Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
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Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
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Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the professional liability insurance industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on underwriting.
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Proven track record of developing and executing successful underwriting strategies.
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Strong understanding of underwriting principles and risk management.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, and team members.
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Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.
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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.