What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Assistant position at Starr Companies?
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.
Company Overview:
Twin Maples Specialty is a rapidly growing specialty insurer, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients. Our collaborative culture values integrity, professionalism, and proactive problem-solving. Join us as we shape the future of specialty insurance.
Position Summary:
The Underwriting Assistant will provide essential administrative and technical support to our underwriters, helping to ensure the efficient processing of new and renewal business. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, organized, and eager to develop their career in the insurance industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist underwriters with gathering, validating, and inputting data for new business, renewals, and endorsements.
- Prepare and review underwriting documents, applications, and correspondence.
- Request, track, and organize information from brokers, agents, and clients as needed.
- Issue policy documentation, quotes, binders, certificates, andendorsements.
- Manage and update electronic files and records according to company procedures.
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding underwriting requirements to support timely policy issuance.
- Liaise professionally with brokers, agents, and internal departments.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and company guidelines.
- Contribute to underwriting projects and administrative initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience in an insurance or financial services environment stronglypreferred.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable learning insurance systems/software.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Interest in advancing within the insurance industry.
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.