Underwriting Assistant

Starr Companies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Companies, a leading insurance organization, is seeking an administrative professional for underwriting support. The position involves maintaining underwriting systems, issuing quotes, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates should have relevant insurance knowledge, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of insurance products.
• Experience in administrative processes related to quoting and binding accounts.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain underwriting account clearance system.
• Issue quotes, binders, and policies.
• Prepare monthly reports as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Ability to prioritize

Computer applications proficiency

Understanding of insurance products

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain underwriting account clearance system
• Issue quotes/binders/policies on behalf of underwriting staff
• Create and maintain underwriting files
• Collect renewal information and prepare renewal submissions for underwriters
• Maintain business logs (renewal lists, etc.) as required
• Prepare monthly reports as required

Skills and Experience Required

• Basic understanding of insurance products
• Experience in the administrative process associated with quoting/binding accounts
• Experience in the issuance of insurance policies
• Ability to work alongside the underwriting staff in preparation of management reports
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills
• Innate time management capabilities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize

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.

About Us

Starr Insurance 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.