Underwriting Manager Public Company D&O

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.

The Public Company D&O Manager is responsible for the underwriting, management, and growth of a portfolio of publicly traded company accounts within the Central Region. The position requires subject matter expertise in Directors & Officers Liability, Fiduciary Liability, and Employment Practices Liability and serves as a key resource for clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of securities litigation trends, corporate governance practices, regulatory developments, and insurance market conditions, enabling them to deliver sound underwriting decisions and strategic risk management guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of public company D&O accounts ranging from middle-market to large-cap organizations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our key stakeholders.
• Lead new and renewal strategy discussions and presentations with clients and brokers.

Risk Assessment and Analysis

• Review SEC filings, annual reports, financial statements, earnings reports, and investor communications.
• Assess organizational governance structures and risk management practices.
• Monitor industry sectors for emerging risks, litigation trends, and regulatory developments.
• Analyze company financial performance and capital structure to evaluate risk profile.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Accounting, Economics, or related field is preferred.

Experience

• 7-12+ years of experience in Public Company D&O underwriting
• Strong understanding of securities litigation and corporate governance issues.

Skills

• Deep knowledge of management liability insurance products; D&O, EPL & Fiduciary
• Experience negotiating complex insurance placements and renewals.
• Team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Effective decision-making in complex situations.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

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.