Underwriting Analyst

Starr Insurance Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies in Houston is seeking an Underwriting Analyst to support the Environmental Underwriting Team. You will work in a fast-paced environment handling account clearance, renewals, documentation, and filing for underwriting staff.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and can communicate clearly with brokers and underwriters. 1-2 years of related insurance experience or internships preferred; proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

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

Underwriting support

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

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

• 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.

Starr is a global insurance and investment organization providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry, and one of the fastest-growing insurance companies in the world. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organizations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce. https://starr.com/About/Careers