Underwriting Assistant - Builders Risk

Starr Insurance•Chicago, IL

1d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Starr is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support underwriters in servicing new and existing Builders Risk accounts. The role includes booking accounts; preparing endorsements and binders; evaluating new and renewal policies and endorsements; and preparing and issuing manuscript policies. The assistant also handles account service activities, including responding to agents’ inquiries, complaints, and requests, and processing policies within established guidelines. The role gathers and organizes specified information and reports to assist underwriting decisions. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, the stated reasonable estimated compensation range is $65,000–$80,000. Certain criminal convictions may have a direct, adverse relationship to the responsibilities of insurance underwriting and may result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Requirements

Strong portfolio management and production skills, with an understanding of the company’s business objectives.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to work in a high-volume atmosphere.
Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Assist underwriters in servicing new and existing accounts.
Book accounts and prepare endorsements and binders.
Evaluate new and renewal policies and endorsements.
Prepare and issue manuscript policies.
Service accounts by resolving agents’ inquiries, complaints, and requests.
Process policies in accordance with guidelines.
Gather and organize specified information and reports to assist in underwriting decisions.