Job Description
Starr Underwriting Agents Limited, an international insurer, has a fantastic opportunity for a Data Capture Technician to make a significant contribution to the Underwriting Operations function at Starr in London covering Casualty. This role is initially a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.
Role Purpose
To support the Underwriting and Operations divisions through defined administrative responsibilities.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Enter risk and policy data from a variety of different documentation into a number of Underwriting Systems within defined Service Level Agreements and to an agreed accuracy level.
- Ensure all risk and policy queries are communicated through the appropriate channels and responded to in a timely manner.
- Ensure all tasks are completed for month-end close on an accurate and timely basis. - Attend hybrid team meetings. - File all documentation in to the document management storage folders as required per Class of Business. - Ensure that Underwriting files are complete and accurate. Obtain any outstanding items from the underwriting team. - Assist with the training of new team members as required. - Undertake other appropriate ad-hoc tasks as requested by the management team.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone with previous administration and/or data capture experience. Ideally, within Insurance (but this is not essential).
We are looking for someone with excellent data entry and accuracy skills, analytical and problem solving skills and someone who has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Previous experience on MS Office – Word, Outlook and Excel (please note, you must be proficient at using Excel).
Educated to at least GCSE grade C in Maths (or equivalent) is essential.
If you have experience using Underwriting systems then this is a plus but again, not essential.
Role Specifics
These roles are Remote Based - we are open to discussing flexible working options with the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times. Please discuss your requirements with us during the interview process and we will explore what’s possible. Please note, these are initially 6 month Fixed Term Contracts.
Starr are 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.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Data Capture: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote