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.
Role Overview:
The Underwriting Assistant provides administrative and technical support to the underwriting team, helping facilitate the risk assessment and policy issuance process for clients. This individual contributes to the effective delivery of insurance products and ensures a high standard of service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist underwriters with risk analysis and policy documentation.
- Compile, review, and verify application data and support documents.
- Process endorsements, renewals, and policy changes.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Communicate with brokers, agents, and clients for clarification and additional information.
- Prepare quote letters, binders, and coverage summaries.
- Monitor and track submission status and deadlines.
- Support team with any administrative tasks related to underwriting.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education, ideally in business, insurance, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of insurance industry experience, preferably in underwriting support.
- Knowledge of Canadian insurance regulations and standards.
- Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with insurance management systems (ex. Policy Works, Guidewire) an asset.
- Strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks.
Disclosure:
- During our selection process, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) systems or applications to assess or make decisions regarding candidates. All selection decisions are made by our human recruitment team.
- The salary range for this position is between $45,000.00 CAD - $75,000.00 CAD
- This is a replacement to current full time staff.
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.
