Underwriting Assistant, Construction

Starr Insurance; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance, a global commercial insurer, seeks an Underwriting Assistant to support the San Francisco Region. You will assist underwriters, manage documentation, and help maintain policy records for primary construction accounts.

This role emphasizes organization, communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment; proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected, and prior insurance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferable prior experience in commercial insurance.
• Strong knowledge of Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, and Auto Liability policies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills are mandatory.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office 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

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Insurance experience

Tools

Microsoft 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.

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.