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Position Overview:
As an Underwriting Analyst within our Property Department, you will play an essential role in supporting the underwriting process from start to finish. You’ll collaborate closely with underwriters to evaluate and rate property risks, contribute to catastrophe (CAT) modeling that informs strategic decisions, and ensure that new and renewal account information is accurately entered into our underwriting systems. You’ll also assist with preparing renewal documentation, including quotes, binders, account summaries, and endorsements, helping us maintain an efficient and responsive workflow.
You will participate in the self-audit process to uphold the highest standards of underwriting discipline, ensure compliance with company guidelines and regulatory standards, and help drive process improvements. Additionally, you will be a valuable resource for our broker partners by responding to inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and providing timely, professional support to strengthen these important relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with evaluating and rating property risks and support the CAT modeling process to assess exposures and potential losses
- Accurately enter new and renewal account information into various underwriting systems, ensuring data integrity and timeliness
- Prepare and organize renewal documentation, including quotes, binders, account summaries, and endorsements to support underwriters and streamline processes
- Participate in the self-audit process, ensuring underwriting standards are met and compliance with company and regulatory expectations is maintained
- Respond promptly and professionally to brokers’ questions, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing support to reinforce positive working relationships
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in insurance, risk management, business, or a related field (preferred)
- 1–2 years of experience in underwriting, insurance, or risk analysis (property line experience is a plus)
- Proficiency with underwriting systems and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a track record of working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
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.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of experience in underwriting, insurance, or risk analysis
- Proficiency with underwriting systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree in insurance, risk management, business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Property line experience
Starr Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Starr Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by Starr Insurance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently characterized as excellent, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options supported by wellness tools and an EAP. Feedback suggests additional voluntary protections (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity) broaden overall healthcare security.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include both a 401(k) and a defined‑benefit pension, which is often highlighted as a standout feature. Profit sharing is also referenced as part of the broader financial benefits mix.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Top performers in underwriting are described as receiving excellent pay with good bonuses and clear advancement opportunities.
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What We Do
Starr Insurance 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. Starr has the global knowledge, vision and relationships to help your company succeed, anywhere you do business.
