What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Assistant position at Starr Companies?
Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.
Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.
Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain underwriting account clearance system
- Issue quotes/binders/policies on behalf of underwriting staff
- Create and maintain underwriting files
- Collect renewal information and prepare renewal submissions for underwriters
- Maintain business logs (renewal lists, etc.) as required
- Prepare monthly reports as required
Skills and Experience Required
- Basic understanding of insurance products
- Experience in the administrative process associated with quoting/binding accounts
- Experience in the issuance of insurance policies
- Ability to work alongside the underwriting staff in preparation of management reports
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- College diploma
- Strong organizational skills
- Innate time management capabilities
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
- A “self-starter”
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.
