Senior Underwriter, Construction

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company

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Los Angeles, CA Until 9/8/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 10, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026
Job description

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.

Starr Companies is looking for an Underwriter to join our Construction team in the LA Office.

The position will be a dual role that underwrites, and manages the growth of our products primarily in the Southern California territory but also throughout the west coast.

Description:

The position entails development and servicing of the primary construction portfolio on the West Coast with a focus on southern California. This person will be responsible for aspects of portfolio management, including: solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, mentoring and training staff and tracking the new business pipeline.  Candidates should be organized, disciplined insurance underwriting professionals that can work effectively in a dynamic environment and possess the following capabilities:

Requirements:

  • 5-8 years’ experience underwriting mid to large construction accounts including loss sensitive programs requiring collateral

  • Must have relationships with construction brokers

  • Must possess technical casualty underwriting capabilities

  • Proven sales and business development skills in a dynamic marketplace

  • Proven cross-marketing abilities

  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills

  • Advanced proficiency in computer applications: Excel, Word and PowerPoint

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

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 $130,000-$180,000

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.

About this role

Summary

Underwrite and manage construction insurance portfolio, develop client relationships, analyze risks, and support growth.

Job title

Senior Underwriter, Construction

Experience level

5-8 years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

insurance

Location requirements

Los Angeles, CA; remote work not specified

Salary

$130k–$180k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

underwritingconstructionrisk analysisrelationship managementcomputer applications

Preferred skills

salesbusiness development

Specializations

constructionrisk analysisportfolio managementbusiness development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City