Underwriting Analyst

Starr; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance, seeks an Underwriting Analyst to support the Environmental Underwriting Team. The role involves maintaining account clearance, performing ratings, and issuing binders, policies, and endorsements for Environmental underwriting staff.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented professionals with 1–2 years of related experience, strong typing, and MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills, plus excellent communication. On-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience preferred (insurance internships considered).
• Accuracy and proficiency in typing and proofreading.
• Excellent organization and time management with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Independent, detail-oriented self-starter.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain underwriting account clearance system.
• Perform ratings.
• Issue binders/policies/endorsements on behalf of 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.).
• Respond to brokers’ questions and troubleshoot in a timely fashion.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent worker

Typing proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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 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.