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 Overview:
The Underwriting Assistant supports the Casualty Underwriting Team in the processing and administration of casualty business (including general liability, products liability, commercial auto, umbrella/excess, etc.). The role involves assisting underwriters in all phases of the underwriting process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks, and maintaining exceptional client and broker relations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, process, and review new and renewal business, endorsements, quotes, binders, and policy documentation for casualty insurance products.
- Input and maintain accurate policy data in underwriting and company management systems.
- Assist with gathering, analyzing, and organizing underwriting information from brokers, clients, and other sources.
- Conduct preliminary review of submissions to identify missing information and coordinate with brokers for follow-up.
- Generate correspondence, reports, and other documentation as required by the underwriting team.
- Track workflow and outstanding items to ensure prompt turnaround and compliance with service standards.
- Support the preparation and delivery of proposals and presentations to brokers and clients.
- Maintain and update policy files (physical and electronic) to ensure accuracy and compliance with company recordkeeping guidelines.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
- Perform general administrative duties including scheduling appointments, organizing meetings, and maintaining records.
- Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and other departments as required.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and professional development activities.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education, preferably in business, insurance, or a related field.
- 1-2 years’ experience in an insurance brokerage, agency, or underwriting support role preferred.
- Progress toward or completion of CIP or CAIB designation is an asset.
- Knowledge of casualty (liability) insurance principles and products an asset.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn industry management systems (e.g., Guidewire, TAM, Policy Works).
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer service-oriented mindset with a team player attitude.
The salary range for this position is from $50,000.00 CAD - $65,000.00 CAD
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.
