Underwriting Assistant - Builders Risk

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

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies 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, evaluate new and renewal policies, and issue manuscript policies, while responding to agent inquiries and policy processing requests. This role emphasizes organization, high-volume workflow, and strong communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio management and production skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Candidates must be extremely organized in a high-volume atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in servicing new and existing accounts.
• Book accounts and prepare endorsements and binders.
• Evaluate new and renewal policies and endorsements; issue manuscript policies.
• Service accounts by resolving agent inquiries, requests, and policy processing tasks.
• Gather and organize information and reports to support underwriting decisions.

Skills

Portfolio management

Production skills

Communication

Computer skills

Organization

Job description

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.

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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.

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