Underwriting Assitant, Construction

starrcompanies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Companies in Philadelphia seeks an Underwriting Administrative Assistant to support daily underwriting operations, coordinate submissions, and maintain client files. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced team environment.

You’ll work with Salesforce, assist with premium bookings, policy issuance, and reporting, while providing reliable service to brokers and internal partners.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to diagnose issues requiring escalation for urgent attention.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented approach and collaboration with others.

Responsibilities

• Daily contact with Underwriter, Underwriting Analysts, Account Service Coordinator, brokerage community, vendors and teammates.
• Review and clear submissions through Salesforce; send broker clearance confirmations; setup submission files; request missing submission data.
• Assist Underwriting Analyst in mileage summaries and rating using various rating systems for WC, GL & AL lines of business.
• Premium booking within Starr programs and invoicing brokers for premiums due; policy issuance.
• Service account needs (endorsements, ODEN notices, bureau notices & cancellation/non-renewal notices).
• New file setup and maintenance; other duties assigned by department manager.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Issue diagnosis

Team player

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.

Essential Job Functions

• Daily contact with the Underwriter, Underwriting Analysts, Account Service Coordinator, brokerage community, vendors and teammates.
• Review & clear submissions through Salesforce, send broker clearance confirmations, submission file setup, request missing submission data
• Assist Underwriting Analyst in mileage summaries & rating through various rating systems for WC, GL & AL lines of business
• Premium booking within Starr programs & invoicing broker for premiums due
• Policy Issuance
• Service account needs (Endorsement, ODEN notice, Bureau Notices & Cancellation / Non-Renewal Notices as directed)
• New file setup & maintenance
• Other duties assigned by department manager
• Running reports from Salesforce as well as other sources including auto close out updates
• Special Projects as assigned

Skills/Experience Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as good interpersonal skills
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational skills as well as able to quickly diagnose critical issues that should be escalated for immediate attention
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Team oriented attitude and approach

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.