Underwriting Analyst

starrcompanies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Companies is seeking an Underwriting Analyst to join the Environmental Underwriting Team in Houston. The role supports complex underwriting workflows and requires rapid, accurate document handling and effective communication with brokers.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of related insurance experience, strong typing and proofreading skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of related experience preferred (Insurance Internships will be considered).
• Accuracy and proficiency in typing and proofreading.
• Excellent organization and time management with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
• Good communication skills both verbal and listening
• An independent, detailed self-starter
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Maintain underwriting account clearance system
• Perform ratings
• Issue binders/policies/endorsements on behalf of the Environmental underwriting staff
• Create and maintain underwriting files
• Collect renewal information and prepare renewal submissions for underwriters
• Maintain business logs (renewal lists, NB lists etc.) as required
• Respond to brokers' questions and troubleshoot in a timely fashion

Skills

Typing & proofreading

Organization & time Mgmt

Communication skills

Independent self-starter

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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.

The Underwriting Analyst will support the Environmental Underwriting Team. Candidates should be organized, disciplined insurance support professionals that can work effectively in a dynamic and fast paced environment. Responsibilities will include the following but is not limited to:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain underwriting account clearance system
• Perform ratings
• Issue binders/policies/endorsements on behalf of the Environmental underwriting staff
• Create and maintain underwriting files
• Collect renewal information and prepare renewal submissions for underwriters
• Maintain business logs (renewal lists, NB lists etc.) as required
• Respond to brokers' questions and troubleshoot in a timely fashion

SKILLS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 1 - 2 years of related experience preferred (Insurance Internships will be considered)
• Accuracy and proficiency in typing and proofreading;
• Excellent organization and time management with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
• Good communication skills both verbal and listening
• An independent, detailed self-starter
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

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.