Underwriting Analyst-NE-CAN

Starr; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr, a global leader in insurance, is hiring an Underwriting Analyst in Toronto. In this role, you will support the underwriting process, evaluate property risks, and ensure compliance with standards.

Your responsibilities include preparing renewal documentation and assisting brokers with inquiries. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience. The salary range for this position is between $45,000.00 CAD - $75,000.00 CAD.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in underwriting, insurance, or risk analysis.
• Property line experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with evaluating and rating property risks.
• Enter new and renewal account information accurately.
• Prepare renewal documentation including quotes and endorsements.
• Participate in the self-audit process.
• Respond to broker inquiries promptly and professionally.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in insurance, risk management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Underwriting systems

Job description

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.

Position Overview

As an Underwriting Analyst within our Property Department, you will play an essential role in supporting the underwriting process from start to finish. You’ll collaborate closely with underwriters to evaluate and rate property risks, contribute to catastrophe (CAT) modeling that informs strategic decisions, and ensure that new and renewal account information is accurately entered into our underwriting systems. You’ll also assist with preparing renewal documentation, including quotes, binders, account summaries, and endorsements, helping us maintain an efficient and responsive workflow.

You will participate in the self-audit process to uphold the highest standards of underwriting discipline, ensure compliance with company guidelines and regulatory standards, and help drive process improvements. Additionally, you will be a valuable resource for our broker partners by responding to inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and providing timely, professional support to strengthen these important relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with evaluating and rating property risks and support the CAT modeling process to assess exposures and potential losses
• Accurately enter new and renewal account information into various underwriting systems, ensuring data integrity and timeliness
• Prepare and organize renewal documentation, including quotes, binders, account summaries, and endorsements to support underwriters and streamline processes
• Participate in the self-audit process, ensuring underwriting standards are met and compliance with company and regulatory expectations is maintained
• Respond promptly and professionally to brokers’ questions, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing support to reinforce positive working relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in insurance, risk management, business, or a related field (preferred)
• 1–2 years of experience in underwriting, insurance, or risk analysis (property line experience is a plus)
• Proficiency with underwriting systems and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a track record of working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Disclosure

• During our selection process, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) systems or applications to assess or make decisions regarding candidates. All selection decisions are made by our human recruitment team.
• The salary range for this position is between $45,000.00 CAD - $75,000.00 CAD
• This is a replacement to current full time staff.

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.