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.
Role Purpose
The role of an Underwriting Analyst at Starr is both challenging and rewarding, offering an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced underwriting team at the forefront of how insurance is distributed.
Working within our Portfolio Solutions team, you will support all aspects of the underwriting and portfolio management process, helping to ensure the team operates efficiently while delivering exceptional service to our partners. You will gain exposure to a broad range of insurance products, underwriting disciplines, and market relationships, providing a strong foundation for a successful career in the insurance industry.
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. Responsibilities include preparing risks for underwriting, liaising with brokers and clients to obtain and validate information, supporting data collection and analysis, and helping maintain the integrity of our underwriting data and processes.
Portfolio Solutions is one of the fastest-growing areas of the insurance market. We challenge traditional approaches, develop innovative solutions for our partners, and operate across a diverse range of products and classes. This is a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, take on meaningful responsibility from day one, and contribute to a growing business that is helping shape the future of insurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution of the Portfolio Solutions underwriting strategy.
- Assist in the assessment and analysis of new and renewal business opportunities.
- Support the development and maintenance of pricing models for underwriting decisions.
- Maintain underwriting pipelines, renewal trackers and management information.
- Liaise with brokers, clients and internal stakeholders to obtain and validate key underwriting information.
- Take ownership of underwriting data quality, ensuring information is accurate, complete and up to date.
- Monitor risk processing workflows and resolve data queries with outsourced service providers.
- Manage bordereaux collection, validation and reporting to support portfolio oversight.
- Support delegated authority and operational reporting requirements.
- Work closely with Operations, Analytics and other support functions to drive efficient processes.
- Utilise data and reporting tools such as Power BI, Databricks and Azure to generate insights and monitor portfolio performance.
- Contribute to projects focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Build technical underwriting, pricing and portfolio management skills through exposure to a diverse range of insurance products.
- Participate actively in team meetings, training and development opportunities to support professional growth.
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
Essential
- A degree in a numerate or analytical discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships with colleagues, brokers, and business partners.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, challenge conventional thinking, and contribute new ideas.
- An interest in insurance, financial services, and the factors that influence business and market performance.
Desirable
- An understanding of insurance principles and underwriting concepts.
- Experience working with data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence tools.
- Knowledge of, or an interest in developing skills in, coding and data-focused languages such as Python, SQL
- Awareness of the legal, regulatory, and compliance environment within financial services.
- Experience presenting analysis and findings to different audiences.
Core behavioural competencies
- Analysis and decision making: Analytical and commercially minded, able to assess information and support effective decision-making.
- Innovation and Problem Solving: Curious and innovative, with a willingness to challenge conventional thinking and develop practical solutions.
- Communication and Influence: Strong communicator and relationship builder, working effectively with colleagues, brokers and clients.
- Performance Focus: Highly organised and proactive, able to manage priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Development of Self and Others: Driven and accountable, demonstrating a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous learning.
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.
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