Associate Underwriter - New York, United States - Starr Insurance Companies

Description

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.

As the Associate Underwriter, you will support underwriting activities working effectively in an energetic work environment which will include interacting with underwriters, brokers and agents on a day to day basis. You will learn the principles of claims, credit, actuary, compliance and reinsurance.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Policy Issuance and Endorsement Processing
• Premium Booking
• File creation and maintenance
• Policy number assignment
• Binder creation, issuance and processing
• Business development research of potential companies
• Help prepare various reports as required
• Follow up on information needed from brokers
• Developing presentations and marketing material
• Other duties as directed by the department manager

Program Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Internship/work experience during college years
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency in computer applications: Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Databases
• Leadership skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi task/prioritize
• A self-starter and entrepreneurial mindset

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.