Data Capture Technician (6M FTC, Tech)

Starr Underwriting Agents Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented administrative support professional to aid the Underwriting and Operations divisions. This exciting role involves entering risk and policy data, ensuring timely communication of queries, and assisting with the month-end close process. The company values inclusivity and offers flexible working options, fostering a supportive environment where employees can thrive. If you possess strong numerical and Excel skills and are ready to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

First-Class Training Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Previous data capture and administrative experience required.
• Strong numerical and Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Enter risk and policy data into the Underwriting system.
• Ensure timely communication of risk and policy queries.
• Assist with training new team members as required.

Skills

Data Capture

Administrative Skills

Numerical Skills

Excel Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Certification

Tools

Underwriting Systems

Document Management Software

Job description

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.

Role Purpose

To support the Underwriting and Operations divisions through defined administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Enter risk and policy data into the Underwriting system(s) within the defined Service Level Agreements.
2. Ensure all risk and policy queries are communicated through the appropriate channels and responded to in a timely manner.
3. Ensure all tasks are completed for month-end close on an accurate and timely basis.
4. Attend hybrid team meetings.
5. File all documentation into the document management storage folders as required per Class of Business.
6. Ensure that Underwriting files are complete and accurate.
7. Obtain any outstanding items from the underwriting team.
8. Assist with the training of new team members as required.
9. Undertake other appropriate ad-hoc tasks as requested by the management team.
10. Report any suspicion of financial crime to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer immediately.
11. Operate within the Company’s standards for Treating Customers Fairly.
12. Manage any potential conflicts of interest to avoid disrepute to the company’s integrity.
13. Advise Compliance of any complaints immediately.

Experience

We are looking for a candidate who has previous data capture and administrative experience and possesses strong numerical and Excel skills.

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.

For this role, we are open to discussing flexible working options with the possibility of reduced hours, remote working, flexible start and finish times. Please discuss your requirements with us during the interview process, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.