Underwriting Assistant, Construction

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company in San Francisco is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support our regional underwriting team. You will provide administrative and technical support to the San Francisco Regional Manager and underwriters on primary construction accounts, ensuring accurate records and timely data entry.

Ideal candidates bring experience in commercial insurance, knowledge of Workers’ Compensation, General Liability and Auto Liability policies, and strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Preferably prior experience in commercial insurance.
• Strong knowledge of Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, and Auto Liability policies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills is mandatory.
• Knowledge Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support to the San Francisco Regional Manager and Underwriters on primary construction accounts.
• Manage and process documentation for 26 active policies (WC, GL, AL).
• Coordinate policy renewals, endorsements, audits, and certificates of insurance.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely data entry in underwriting systems.
• Serve as a liaison between underwriters, brokers, and clients to facilitate smooth account management.
• Assist with reporting, analysis, and special projects as needed for Primary Construction.

Skills

Commercial Insurance

Underwriting Knowledge

Communication

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Suite

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. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to support our San Francisco Region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and technical support to the San Francisco Regional Manager and Underwriters on primary construction accounts.
• Manage and process documentation for 26 active policies (WC, GL, AL).
• Coordinate policy renewals, endorsements, audits, and certificates of insurance.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely data entry in underwriting systems.
• Serve as a liaison between underwriters, brokers, and clients to facilitate smooth account management.
• Assist with reporting, analysis, and special projects as needed for Primary Construction.

Qualifications

• Preferably prior experience in commercial insurance.
• Strong knowledge of Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, and Auto Liability policies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills is mandatory.
• Knowledge Microsoft Suite.

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