About Starr
Starr is a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide.
Role Purpose
Support the Professional Indemnity division through defined administrative responsibilities, providing support within Underwriting Controls and utilising the Underwriting Authority granted within set parameters, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the work completed by members of the Underwriting Operations department.
- Perform administrating tasks as directed by the Underwriting team: data entry into Underwriting systems in a timely fashion; assist in USM matching; ensure all tasks are completed for month‑end close; provide training where applicable.
- Log all bound and quoted risks into the business log immediately.
- Ensure that Underwriting files are complete and accurate, obtain any outstanding items from the broker or underwriter in readiness for Peer Review, and ensure signings are accurate and consistent with written confirmations.
- Assist the Credit Control team in investigating outstanding premium, resolving queries and controlling aged debt.
- Produce standard and ad‑hoc reporting through the EDW ensuring accuracy and fit for purpose.
- Assist with company projects as required.
- Ensure that the Peer Review is complete within 30 working days from QA by communicating with the Underwriter.
- Provide PBQA and Contract Certainty oversight ensuring that potential issues are escalated through the appropriate channels.
- Monitor lineslips and binders ensuring that bordereaux/declarations are received and recorded in a timely and accurate fashion.
- Conduct research and analysis on individual transactions of interest; liaise with brokers to discuss new transactions; follow up with brokers on outstanding quotes and renewals as directed by the Underwriting team.
- Report any suspicion of financial crime to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer immediately.
Qualifications, skills and experience
- Advanced data entry skills.
- Advanced numeracy skills.
- Advanced attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to communicate in both written and verbal formats.
- Interest in the London Insurance Market.
Core behavioural competencies
- Communication
- Accuracy
- Relationships
- Communication and influence
Equal Employment Opportunity
Starr is an equal opportunity employer. We 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 are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Underwriting Assistant - Professional Indemnity employer: Starr Underwriting Agents Limited
At Starr, we pride ourselves on being a global leader in commercial insurance, offering our employees a dynamic and entrepreneurial work culture that fosters innovation and impactful decision-making. Located in the heart of London, our team enjoys access to extensive industry expertise and financial strength, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to inclusivity and support our employees in building meaningful relationships while delivering exceptional solutions to our clients.
Contact Details:
Starr Underwriting Agents Limited Recruitment Team
