Trainee Underwriting Technician (Property D&F & DUA)

About us

Starr is a global insurance and investment organisation providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry. Starr has grown into one of the world’s fastest‑expanding insurance organisations, writing business in 128 countries across six continents. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organisations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce.

Our hybrid working model will consist of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working remotely. Teams can coordinate specific in-office days to support collaboration and flexibility.

Role Purpose

The Trainee Underwriter role is the first step on the ladder and sets the foundations for an Underwriting career. The role principally entails providing underwriting and administrative support to the Property (D&F and DUA) underwriting team, working closely with Operations, Exposure Management, Claims and Pricing teams, as well as other business stakeholders, to ensure efficient running of the underwriting process and the accuracy and integrity of the team’s data.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process new and renewal business submissions.
• Ensure underwriting files are complete, accurate and audit-ready, including validating the accuracy and credibility of data being entered into underwriting systems.
• Assist with bordereaux and exposure data validation.
• Track renewal pipelines and monitor key inception dates.
• Provide an effective feedback loop for issues identified and work with the Underwriters to resolve any issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and processes.
• Communicate with brokers by e-mail and telephone, ensuring the underwriters have all the information required to commute the underwriting process.
• At all times, maintain strong service standards and ensure timely response to requests from underwriters.
• Self-adherence to all regulatory requirements, guidelines and working practices.
• Embody and amplify the IQUW values in all aspects of day-to-day activity.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as required by line management.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to undertake other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Good communication and relationship building skills
• Keen interest in data and analytics.
• A team player.
• Innovative, curious and keen to generate creative solutions.
• Highly organised clear ability to prioritise and deliver on allocated tasks.
• Desire to provide excellent service and deliver appropriate outcomes.

Core behavioural competencies

• Innovation and problem solving
• Relationships
• Performance focus
• Communication and influence
• Development of self and others
• Resilience and adaptability

Additional Information

• A full job description can be seen here.

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we will 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.