Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Starr Insurance
Job overview
The Junior Reinsurance Accountant role at Starr Insurance supports facultative reinsurance accounting processes to ensure accurate recoveries and financial reporting within the company's reinsurance operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves reviewing large monthly claims reports, liaising with Claims, Operations, and Profit Centers to manage facultative reinsurance billing and recoveries, maintaining accurate cash applications, reviewing claim summaries for reinsurance applicability, and providing weekly management updates on collections.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $50,000 to $75,000, with consideration of experience and skills; the company provides equal opportunity employment and first-class training and development opportunities.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of relevant insurance or reinsurance accounting experience, strong oral and written communication skills, multitasking ability, and proficiency with URS and Microsoft Excel and Access.
Career development
Starr Insurance emphasizes internal talent growth and offers first-class training and development opportunities to help employees advance their careers.
Work environment and culture
The company values diversity and inclusion, recruiting based on merit and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
Company information
Starr Insurance is a global insurance and investment organization founded in 1919, providing commercial property and casualty insurance worldwide and recognized as one of the fastest-growing insurance companies globally.
Team overview
The position is part of the New York home office team focused on facultative reinsurance accounting within Starr Insurance.
Job location and travel
The job is located at Starr Insurance's New York home office.
Company overview
Starr Insurance is a global insurance and investment organization providing property, casualty, and accident and health insurance products. They make money through underwriting insurance policies and managing investment portfolios. Founded by Cornelius Vander Starr in 1919, the company has a rich history of innovation and expansion, including being one of the first American insurers in China. Starr Insurance is known for its financial strength, extensive global network, and commitment to customer service.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight any experience or coursework related to insurance or reinsurance accounting, emphasizing familiarity with facultative reinsurance processes and financial reporting.
Focus on showcasing your skills in reviewing large data sets, such as claims and financial reports, and your ability to liaise effectively with multiple departments like Claims, Operations, and Profit Centers.
Apply through multiple channels including Starr Insurance's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application's visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current employees in Starr Insurance's reinsurance or finance divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by asking about their experience with facultative reinsurance accounting or mentioning interest in Starr’s global growth and innovative insurance solutions.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'facultative reinsurance,' 'claims review,' 'cash application,' 'URS,' and 'Microsoft Excel,' ensuring your resume passes automated screenings.
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