TN Visa Underwriting Manager Jobs
Underwriting Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Accountants and related financial professionals category when the position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. port of entry, while Mexican nationals require a consular visa appointment.
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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.
JOB DUTIES:
- Manage and develop underwriting team responsible for the South Central Region
- Build a well-balanced and profitable portfolio of Private and Not-for-Profit Financial Lines products
- Oversee the Underwriting, rating, and servicing of new and renewal submissions
- Ensure that underwriting files are of consistent quality and cover all relevant issues
- Facilitate marketing / client plan for the region
- Meet regularly with assigned Financial Lines brokers; Identify and establish new relationships with FL brokers; Success to be measured by submission/quote/bind metrics compared to prior periods of the team
- Develop a working knowledge of other Starr products to facilitate cross sale of those products where applicable
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
5+ years of experience managing a Financial Lines book of business
Detail oriented; Attention to quality/accuracy
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workflows efficiently
Ability to lead a team in a group environment
Proven track record of success with Texas insurance marketplace
Professional demeanor in verbal and written communications
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.
JOB DUTIES:
- Manage and develop underwriting team responsible for the South Central Region
- Build a well-balanced and profitable portfolio of Private and Not-for-Profit Financial Lines products
- Oversee the Underwriting, rating, and servicing of new and renewal submissions
- Ensure that underwriting files are of consistent quality and cover all relevant issues
- Facilitate marketing / client plan for the region
- Meet regularly with assigned Financial Lines brokers; Identify and establish new relationships with FL brokers; Success to be measured by submission/quote/bind metrics compared to prior periods of the team
- Develop a working knowledge of other Starr products to facilitate cross sale of those products where applicable
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
5+ years of experience managing a Financial Lines book of business
Detail oriented; Attention to quality/accuracy
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workflows efficiently
Ability to lead a team in a group environment
Proven track record of success with Texas insurance marketplace
Professional demeanor in verbal and written communications
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 TN Visa Sponsorship as an Underwriting Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
TN eligibility hinges on a direct match between your degree field and the underwriting role. A finance or actuarial science degree maps cleanly, but a general business degree may require a credential evaluation letter from a NACES-approved evaluator before your employer can file.
Target employers with dedicated risk or insurance divisions
Underwriting Manager roles at regional insurers, reinsurance firms, and large commercial banks are far more likely to include TN sponsorship in their hiring process than generalist employers. Search by NAICS codes 524113 and 524126 to filter for carriers actively hiring in underwriting.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Underwriting Manager openings by employers with active TN visa sponsorship history. It surfaces roles where the filing infrastructure is already in place, so you're not educating HR from scratch.
Clarify your job offer letter before crossing the border
Canadian citizens present their TN documentation directly at a U.S. port of entry. CBP officers review your offer letter on the spot, so it must explicitly state your job title as Underwriting Manager, the specialty occupation basis, and that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Prepare your employer for the TN visa application
Before your TN visa petition is presented at the port of entry (for Canadians) or consulate (for Mexicans), your employer should prepare a support letter outlining your job duties, qualifications, and compensation. Many mid-size insurers may be unfamiliar with the TN process, so clarify your employer's willingness to support your application early in negotiations.
Negotiate TN renewal terms before accepting an offer
TN status is granted in three-year increments with unlimited renewals, but each renewal requires your employer to re-petition. Confirm in writing that your employer will sponsor renewals, not just the initial filing, before you sign.
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Find Underwriting Manager JobsUnderwriting Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Underwriting Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Underwriting Manager positions typically qualify under the TN visa's Accountants or related financial and business professionals categories, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, business administration, actuarial science, or a related field. The job offer letter must make the degree requirement explicit, and your credential must match the stated field for CBP or a consular officer to approve the classification.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Underwriting Managers compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadians, so you can start as soon as your employer is ready to file, rather than waiting for an October 1 start date. H-1B petitions require USCIS adjudication and can take months, while Canadian TN applicants get a decision at the port of entry the same day. Mexican nationals need a consular appointment but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
Where can I find Underwriting Manager jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN and other work visa job searches. You can filter by visa type and role to find Underwriting Manager openings at employers who have already sponsored TN visas, which saves you from applying to companies that will reject you at the offer stage because they've never navigated the process.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN sponsorship as an Underwriting Manager?
Yes, but the process differs from the Canadian pathway. Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a port of entry, and the number of TN visas available to Mexican citizens is capped at 5,500 per year under USMCA. Apply as early as your employer's timeline allows to avoid delays tied to consulate scheduling or cap proximity.
What happens to my TN status if my employer changes during a restructuring or acquisition?
TN status is employer-specific, so a merger, acquisition, or change in legal employer entity can trigger a new filing requirement. If your employer's legal name or FEIN changes, you may need a new TN petition even if your day-to-day role stays identical. Confirm with your employer's HR or outside counsel before any corporate transaction closes to avoid a gap in authorized status.
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