Staff Auditor - Managing General Agents (MGAs) and Third Party Administrators (TPAs)

Starr Insurance Holdings • New York, NY

122d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world's fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents. This position performs financial and operational audits of Managing General Agents (MGAs) and Third Party Administrators (TPAs), who underwrite and administer policies, collect premiums and adjudicate claims on behalf of Starr Companies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Accounting degree preferred.
• Professional certifications a plus (CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CRMA, CFSA).
• Two to four years of experience in audit or related background.
• Property & Casualty insurance industry experience a plus.
• MGA and/or TPA employment experience a plus.
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative disposition is required.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with data analytic and/or data extraction tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, document test results, identify findings as applicable, and work with internal staff to design corrective actions that mitigate risk and ultimately add value.
• Responsible for drafting audit report comments for areas under review.
• Help prepare work papers documenting work performed and conclusions reached.
• Communicate audit results to the auditor in charge and to senior management.
• Understand and incorporate elements of post-audit corrective actions into future planning and risk assessments.
• Learn to scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects.
• Assist in ensuring proper controls are in place and working effectively.
• Develop an understanding of current accounting principles and auditing techniques.
• Acquire a working knowledge of Starr Companies' businesses and operations.
• Be committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management of data.
• Leverage technology to positively impact quality.

Benefits

• First class training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree