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Underwriting Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Insurance carriers, reinsurers, and specialty lines firms regularly sponsor foreign underwriting professionals for permanent residency.
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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Regional Manager will drive the development, execution, and achievement of our Non-Blue Water Hull, Marine Liability, and Cargo insurance business. This is a hands-on leadership role involving active involvement and oversight across all aspects of production, underwriting, pricing, and portfolio management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and optimize production, underwriting, pricing, and management of the Marine portfolio
- Review portfolio profitability and collaborate with field personnel to determine and implement corrective action plans
- Provide underwriting support, handle referrals, and establish target accounts
- Pursue new business opportunities and actively obtain submissions
- Gather and report reinsurance data as needed
- Directly handle assigned accounts in partnership with the Zone Manager and Home Office
- Develop and maintain producer relationships focusing on customer service and regular visits
- Ensure ongoing client engagement and provide exceptional service
- Manage a group of Underwriters to achieve profitable growth, targeting $1mil New Business per Underwriter with 100 producer visits each year.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the Marine insurance industry
- Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in MS Office, MS Teams, and other productivity software platform
- Proven adaptability to change and new technologies
- Extensive broker relationships and contacts
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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Regional Manager will drive the development, execution, and achievement of our Non-Blue Water Hull, Marine Liability, and Cargo insurance business. This is a hands-on leadership role involving active involvement and oversight across all aspects of production, underwriting, pricing, and portfolio management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and optimize production, underwriting, pricing, and management of the Marine portfolio
- Review portfolio profitability and collaborate with field personnel to determine and implement corrective action plans
- Provide underwriting support, handle referrals, and establish target accounts
- Pursue new business opportunities and actively obtain submissions
- Gather and report reinsurance data as needed
- Directly handle assigned accounts in partnership with the Zone Manager and Home Office
- Develop and maintain producer relationships focusing on customer service and regular visits
- Ensure ongoing client engagement and provide exceptional service
- Manage a group of Underwriters to achieve profitable growth, targeting $1mil New Business per Underwriter with 100 producer visits each year.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the Marine insurance industry
- Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in MS Office, MS Teams, and other productivity software platform
- Proven adaptability to change and new technologies
- Extensive broker relationships and contacts
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Underwriting Manager
Document your underwriting credentials before applying
Gather your academic transcripts, professional designations like CPCU or AU, and employment verification letters now. PERM requires precise education-and-experience matching, and credential gaps discovered late can delay or derail your labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Large insurance carriers and reinsurers file PERM applications far more regularly than regional agencies. Search DOL disclosure data by occupation code to identify which underwriting employers have sponsored foreign workers in your specialty line recently.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green-card-sponsoring roles
Underwriting Manager postings rarely advertise green card sponsorship explicitly. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you can prioritize applications where sponsorship is already an established practice.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the job description through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating compensation. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your specific underwriting specialty and work location, or PERM certification will be denied.
Understand how country of birth affects your EB-3 timeline
EB-3 for most countries has no meaningful backlog, meaning your green card can follow within a year of I-140 approval. Nationals of India and China face multi-year waits, so factor your birth country into how you weigh sponsorship offers.
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Find Underwriting Manager JobsUnderwriting Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Underwriting Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Underwriting Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Roles requiring a master's degree or significant specialized credentials, such as advanced actuarial or risk management qualifications, may qualify under EB-2. The specific degree requirement written into the PERM job description determines which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. Unlike H-1B, there is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, and your status doesn't expire on a fixed date. The tradeoff is a longer process: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together typically take 18 to 36 months before the green card is issued, assuming no backlog.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Underwriting Managers most often?
Large insurance carriers, reinsurance firms, and specialty lines underwriters account for most EB-2 and EB-3 filings in underwriting occupations. Regional brokers and managing general agents sponsor less frequently because the PERM process requires dedicated HR and legal resources. Searching DOL PERM disclosure data by occupation code is the most direct way to identify employers with a documented history of underwriting sponsorships.
How can I find Underwriting Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most job postings for underwriting roles don't advertise green card sponsorship, even when the employer has filed PERM applications before. Migrate Mate indexes employers by their actual EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you can search specifically for Underwriting Manager openings at companies that have demonstrated willingness to sponsor permanent residency rather than relying on job descriptions alone.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and doing so early is strategically important for nationals of backlogged countries. USCIS allows you to extend H-1B status in one-year increments once an I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 365 days old, under AC21 portability rules. Starting PERM while you're mid-H-1B avoids gaps in work authorization and preserves your priority date if you later change employers within the same or a similar underwriting role.
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