Underwriting Assistant - Builders Risk

Starrcompanies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies in Chicago is seeking an Underwriting Assistant for Builders Risk to support underwriters in servicing new and existing accounts. You will book accounts, prepare endorsements and binders, and assist in evaluating policies and endorsements while maintaining high accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires excellent verbal and written communication, strong portfolio management, and exceptional organizational skills to handle a high-volume workload across

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio management and production skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Computer skills.
• Candidates must be able to work in a high volume atmosphere.
• Candidates must be extremely organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in servicing new and existing accounts.
• Book accounts, prepare endorsements and binders, evaluate new and renewal policies and endorsements, prepare and issue manuscript policies.
• Service accounts, including resolving agent's inquiries, complaints, requests, and policy processing activities with guidelines, gather and organize specified information and reports to assist in the underwriting decision.

Skills

Portfolio management

Production skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organized

Tools

MS Office

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.

Underwriting Assistant - Builders Risk

Job Description & Requirements:

• Primary responsibility is to assist underwriters in servicing new and existing accounts.
• Candidate will be responsible for booking accounts, preparing endorsements and binders, evaluating new and renewal policies and endorsements, preparing and issuing manuscript policies.
• Candidate will service accounts, including resolving agent's inquiries, complaints, requests, and policy processing activities with guidelines, gather and organize specified information and reports to assist in the underwriting decision.

Requirements:

• Strong portfolio management and production skills with an understanding of the company's business objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Computer skills.
• Candidates must be able to work in a high volume atmosphere.
• Candidates must be extremely organized.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000-$80,000.

This position involves insurance underwriting. Bad actors involved in insurance underwriting have the opportunity to cause significant financial harm by binding the employer to improperly cover risks. Therefore, certain criminal convictions may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with this responsibility potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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.