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Starr Companies

Underwriting Assistant

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An Underwriting Assistant assists insurance underwriters with administrative tasks and managing documents for insurance files, applications and claims. Assists with research, customer service, or compiling information for business or regulatory reports.

$50,595 / year median in Georgia

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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.
Position Summary:
The Underwriting Assistant supports the underwriting team by performing a wide range of administrative and technical tasks. This role ensures the efficient processing of new and renewal business, endorsements, and other transactions. The Underwriting Assistant frequently communicates with brokers, agents, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of underwriting documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist underwriters in reviewing and processing new business submissions, renewals, endorsements, and cancellations. Collect, organize, and analyze application materials, loss runs, and supporting documentation. Enter and maintain accurate information in company policy management systems and databases. Prepare quotations, binders, policies, and endorsements in accordance with company guidelines. Communicate with brokers, agents, and clients to obtain necessary information and resolve routine inquiries. Track submission statuses and manage diary items to help ensure account deadlines are met. Generate correspondence, reports, and other documents as requested by underwriters. Support compliance by verifying documentation and ensuring adherence to company and regulatory standards. Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred. 1-2 years of insurance industry or administrative experiencepreferred. Understanding of insurance principles, policy lifecycle, and underwriting processes a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with policy administration systems. Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. 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.