Core Specialty

Core Specialty offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. From underwriting offices spanning the U.S., the Company focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers. Core Specialty is an insurance holding company operating through StarStone Specialty Insurance Company, a U.S. excess and surplus lines insurer, and StarStone National Insurance Company, a U.S. admitted markets insurer. The Company is rated A- (Excellent) by AM Best. For further information about Core Specialty, please visit www.corespecialtyinsurance.com.

 

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05/08/2025  
- Examination & analyzing of submissions forwarded to Core Specialty by broker partners to determine if the risk is a targeted class of business and subsequently to determine appropriate limits, pricing & terms that will provide Core Specialty with adequate underwriting profit on each risk.   Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Execution of Miscellaneous Lawyers Professional Liability (LPL) business plans and objectives including:     Build Core Specialty’s reputation and presence in the professional liability market   Provide prompt and accurate customer service on policy transactions    Ensure all risks considered and bound are within delegated authority, underwriting standards, risk selection, peer review and pricing methodologies   Provide documented evidence of underwriting activities and decisions in files as required   Support Company and Department goals and objectives    Build Core...
Core Specialty Dallas, TX, USA Full Time
05/08/2025  
- As the Sr. Underwriter you will manage, examine & analyze submissions forwarded to Core Specialty by our brokers to determine if the risk is a targeted class of business and subsequently to determine appropriate limits, pricing & terms that will provide Core Specialty with adequate underwriting profit on each risk.  Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Execution of E&O business plans and objectives including:   Build Core Specialty’s reputation and presence in the E&O market. Provide prompt and accurate customer service on policy transactions    Ensure all risks considered and bound are within delegated authority, underwriting standards, risk selection, peer review and pricing methodologies   Provide documented evidence of underwriting activities and decisions in files as required   Support Company and Department goals and objectives    Build Core Specialty’s relationships with our brokers  In addition to the above...
Core Specialty Dallas, TX, USA Full Time
05/06/2025  
- Multi-state commercial insurance carrier is seeking a qualified Administrative Assistant for a position based in their Long Beach, NY office. This is an entry-level position which will support the Claims Operations Team as well as the Claims Examiners. The ideal applicant will be a motivated individual who is interested in performing basic filing and clerical duties. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Opens and scans daily mail, files mail, and updates electronic records Numerical alphabetization of files Processes closed files – including maintaining an inventory list of files in storage and facilitating the retrieval of and reclosing of files upon request Prepares and identifies files by date that will be approved for purging Handles incoming phone calls and messages for claims staff Provides back up for the Claims Operations Assistant unit Provides customer service to internal and external customers Contributes to team effort by accomplishing...
Core Specialty Long Beach, NY, USA Full Time
05/06/2025  
- As a Sr. Underwriter with Core Specialty you will evaluate, analyze and price risks associated with excess auto liability coverage through a wholesale broker distribution network. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Determines the acceptability, quality and profitability of new and existing business based on company underwriting guidelines and objectives. Develop insurance proposals, process binders, approve endorsements, and obtain required underwriting approvals where needed Ensure underwriting and service standards are met on assigned accounts Travel to conduct broker marketing meetings and attend industry events as determined by management Performs related duties as required under Underwriting Guidelines and as requested to include report preparation, presentations, and special projects to assist the excess liability team Effectively communicate and collaborate with other members of the team to broaden knowledge of the product line and/or...
Core Specialty Dallas, TX, USA Full Time
05/05/2025  
- Core Specialty Financial Lines team is currently looking for an AVP in a remote position. This individual will act within established risk guidelines to actively market, analyze, review, and evaluate and monitor new and renewal Financial Institution accounts. Apply sound judgment in the processing and management of these accounts and underwriting activities. This Underwriter will perform within established guidelines, market, analyze, review, evaluate and monitor new and renewal accounts, process accounts and handle underwriting activities. They will be responsible for underwriting Financial Institution’s Products that include Management Liability (D&O), Advisor/ Fund Professional Liability (E&O), Employee Practice Liability (EPLI) and Fiduciary liability lines for public and private entities within their delegated underwriting authority. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Maintain existing business while strategically prospecting new opportunities within...
Core Specialty Dallas, TX, USA Full Time
05/03/2025  
- We are seeking a highly experienced and technically strong Email Security Analyst to lead our efforts in defending against targeted email-based threats. This role requires deep expertise in email security technologies (Proofpoint, Microsoft Exchange, Defender for Office 365) and a proactive, hands-on approach to threat hunting, analysis, and mitigation. You will play a key role in fortifying our email infrastructure, analyzing evolving threat trends, and developing robust defenses aligned with a Defense-in-Depth strategy. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Lead advanced email threat detection, analysis, and response efforts. Continuously monitor, investigate, and hunt for targeted phishing, BEC (Business Email Compromise), and malware attacks. Administer and optimize Proofpoint, Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP), and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 policies and configurations. Perform trend analysis and develop threat intelligence based on observed...
Core Specialty Cincinnati, OH, USA Full Time
04/29/2025  
- The r. Underwriter will analyze E&S Product Liability submissions from broker partners to determine eligibility of risk within Core E&S Product Liability appetite and subsequently to determine appropriate limits, attachment point, pricing & terms that will provide Core Specialty with adequate underwriting profit on each risk. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Execution of Primary GL business plans and objectives including:     Build Core Specialty's reputation and presence in the small to medium sized Products Liability Market. Provide prompt and accurate customer service on policy transactions    Ensure all risks considered and bound are within delegated authority, underwriting standards, risk selection, peer review and pricing methodologies Provide documented evidence of underwriting activities and decisions in files as required   Support Company and Department goals and objectives    Build Core...
Core Specialty Chicago, IL, USA Full Time
04/28/2025  
- We are seeking a detail-oriented Commercial Property Claims Technical Specialist responsible for close oversight of Property claims handled by Third Party Administrators. May directly handle large/complex claims in excess of TPA authority, including litigated matters.  This role involves reviewing policy coverage, working with third-party administrators, and ensuring compliance with company polies and regulations.  This may include providing investigation guidance and negotiating settlements. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:   Ensure compliance with established claim handling guidelines regarding coverage, investigation, liability, damages evaluation and resolution Provide technical oversight and direction to TPA claim handlers Appropriately evaluate insurance contracts, including timely identification of coverage issues Effectively manage claim diaries to maintain progress toward claim resolution Provide oversight and/or direct claim handling in accordance with...
Core Specialty Dallas, TX, USA Full Time
04/24/2025  
- The main purpose of the Underwriting Assistant is to support new business and renewal activities in the servicing of aviation insurance policies, and work under the supervision of the AVP of Underwriting Services with additional oversight by Management. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Entering and linking data submitted by producers for quoting (Referred to internally as processing “pre-quotes”) Coordinate with fellow service underwriters for diaries and suspense, as well as issuing notices to insureds and producers Manage service underwriting confirmations of coverage bound for renewals and new business Issue certificates of insurance, endorsement confirmations for premium endorsements, notices of cancellation, policies, binders, invoicing and claims, etc., as appropriate Review forms, policies, and endorsements for accuracy and completion Create policy wording for special situations Answer phones and respond to agent inquiries regarding policies...
Core Specialty Federal Way, WA, USA Full Time
04/18/2025  
- Accountable to underwrite mid-market sized Management Liability accounts including D&O, EPLI and Fiduciary lines for public, private and NFP entities and to achieve strategic objectives within delegated underwriting authority. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Underwrite $5 to $7 million book of new and renewal accounts to achieve premium and profit objectives. Select risks consistent with Group and Practice Area Underwriting Rules and within delegate UW Authority Price risks to meet or exceed pricing and profitability targets  Develop producer relationships and enhance Core Specialty’s reputation in the market Deliver quotes, binders and policies within established service standards  Expand new business opportunities through development of new producer relationship and enhance existing relationships Support the CORE brand by participating in regional group marketing events Proactively expand and maintain knowledge of the insurance market...
Core Specialty Remote Full Time
04/14/2025  
- Provide Underwriters with account summaries in order to evaluate risks as well as provide support to Underwriting Technicians with endorsement activity and policy issuance. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Provide support to Underwriters in order to determine the acceptability, quality and profitability of new and existing business based on company underwriting guidelines and objectives. Assist developing insurance proposals, approve endorsements, process binds, cancellations, non- renewals and obtain required underwriting approvals where needed. Request and follow up on loss control visits. Develop account summaries by analyzing and aggregating loss runs, MVR’s and external websites such as FMSCA as well as any other pertinent information. Performs related duties as required or as requested to include report preparation, presentations, and special projects. Effectively communicate and collaborate with other members of the team to broaden knowledge of the product...
Core Specialty Scottsdale, AZ, USA Full Time
04/14/2025  
- The purpose of this role is to execute the Company’s business platform transformation plan, working with Underwriting, Claims, Operations, and IT.   The Operations Analyst will be responsible for implementing new products and maintaining our Policy Admin System as well as performing operational processes. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Maintain a customer service mentality Perform tasks associated with implementing new releases in our Duck Creek platform Work with various teams (Duck Creek, IT, etc.) on reported issues within the various Duck Creek application to achieve a resolution for internal and external users on a timely basis Support underwriting team within the Duck Creek platform as needed with day-to-day operations Correspond with brokers, underwriting team, others in operations on tasks and deliverables Perform tasks within set timeframes to ensure appropriate response time and customer service for internal and broker...
Core Specialty Cincinnati, OH, USA Full Time
03/30/2025  
- Lancer is seeking an Underwriter Manager with a minimum of 5 years underwriting experience in the commercial automobile industry. High energy leader with excellent communication skills to lead, mentor and develop the underwriting team ensuring the goals, practices and policies of the company are met. Lancer Management Company, Inc. is a member of the Lancer Insurance Group which is rated A- (Excellent) by AM Best and has been providing specialty insurance to commercial transportation companies across the United States for thirty-five years. The Lancer Insurance Group has been described by AM Best as a “leading market presence in the specialty transportation business.”  Responsibilities: Serve as the primary resource for underwriters for questions and authorization of any exceptions. Develop training and goals for individuals in the group and write performance reviews for individual team members annually or as needed. Authorize underwriting cancellations and...
Core Specialty Long Beach, NY, USA Full Time
03/30/2025  
- Underwrite a Marine book of business.  Job entails marketing, analyzing risks along with setting terms and conditions of a contract.  An underwriter is expected to produce business and make an underwriting profit for the company.  Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Marketing, producing accounts, understanding Marine and Energy exposures, knowing how to price account and the policy forms to use.  The underwriter must make sure he writes his business within the reinsurance guidelines.  The goal is to write a growing profitable book of business.  Assist with a brokerage operation. Expected to travel more to market. Must have a strong working relationship with the broker market. Must understand the Lines of business, forms and pricing the exposures written. Must be disciplined and conservative to maintain an underwriting standard of writing quality business at a profitable level.  Must be able to understand, control, and monitor the aggregation of...
Core Specialty New York, NY, USA Full Time
03/30/2025  
- Reporting to the President of our Surety Division, the Vice President of Commercial Surety will be responsible for leading and driving the profitability and growth of the business segment within our organization.  You will oversee all aspects of the profit center's operations, including underwriting, product development, distribution channels, pricing strategies, risk management, and customer service. Your strategic vision, leadership, and expertise will be critical in achieving financial targets, enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the business segment. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Develop and implement strategic initiatives and business plan to drive profitable growth and achieve financial objectives for the profit center. Manage the financial performance of the business segment, including revenue generation, expense control, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability...
Core Specialty Remote Full Time
03/30/2025  
- Examination & analyzing of submissions forwarded to Core Specialty by our broker s to dete rmine if the risk is a targeted class of business and subs equently to determine appr opriate limits , pr icing & terms that will provide Core Specialty with adequate underwriting profit on each risk.   This business unit provides Commercial Errors & Omissi o ns Liability products and services for small and medium sized businesses and professionals.   This role will focus on our Lawyers business. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:   Execution of E&O business plans and objectives including:        Build Core Specialty’s reputation and presence in the professional liability market     Provide prompt and accurate customer service on policy transactions      Ensure all risks considered and bound are within delegated authority, underwriting standards, risk...
Core Specialty Remote Full Time
03/30/2025  
- Reporting to the President of our Surety Division, this position will oversee all aspects of the Contract Surety and Commercial Surety Business Portfolio.  The incumbent will contribute to and own the development, growth, and profitability of the Contract Surety and Commercial Surety lines of business. The position includes underwriting individual risks, initiating and oversight of new or existing surety product initiatives, work with actuarial in the development of pricing models and loss picks, work with IT for system enhancements related to underwriting and billing, as well as working with divisional President in all facets of business management and portfolio performance reporting.   Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Provide oversight and assistance in the development of our distribution network of professional surety agents and brokers.   Includes periodic travel to build and maintain agent and broker contacts. Assume subject matter expert responsibilities as...
Core Specialty Cincinnati, OH, USA Full Time
03/30/2025  
- As the Surety Underwriting Manager you will be responsible to develop a new office to be located in either Louisville, KY or Cincinnati, OH. The office will be responsible for development of contract surety business in the states of KY, OH, and IN.  The underwriting manager will play a critical role in the production and underwriting of contract surety account business, hiring, management, and training of an underwriting and administrative support staff. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Organically grow a branch contract surety office meeting defined premium goals, loss and expense goals, and profit goals. Develop and manage distribution channels, including brokers, agents, and partnerships to expand market reach and drive sales growth. Build and develop a high-performing team of surety professionals, providing leadership, mentorship, and support to drive employee engagement, productivity, and retention. Champion a customer-centric approach to deliver...
Core Specialty Cincinnati, OH, USA Full Time