About Diana
Diana Barnes founded A-Star Staffing in 1999, driven by a focus and passion for making lasting relationships. Under her leadership, A-Star Staffing became a recognized name in the industry, known for its commitment to connecting talented individuals with opportunities that match their skills and aspirations.
Throughout her tenure, Barnes championed a relationship-centric approach, ensuring that both clients and candidates felt valued and understood. This philosophy not only set A-Star Staffing apart from competitors but also fostered a community of trust and mutual success.
Barnes's vision and dedication to building strong, enduring connections have left a lasting impact on A-Star Staffing and the broader staffing industry. Her legacy continues to inspire the company's mission and values, reflecting her belief in the power of relationships to transform careers and businesses alike.
Open Positions
Temp to Hire (TTH)
Junior Underwriter opening with San Diego based Insurance agency, offering Remote/Hybrid status.
Established Insurance agency with national recognition has new opening with Residential Earthquake E&S team as a Junior Underwriter, requiring 1-2 years Insurance experience (ideally Personal lines), along with active Property & Casualty license.
STATUS: Temp-to-Hire (goal of Full-time hire after 4 month temporary/training period)
WORKPLACE: Remote, with possible Hybrid requirement in future. Office located in downtown SD, with parking provided nearby.
HOURS: Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
PAY: $25.00-$28.00 per hour, DOE
BENEFITS: PPO medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, ESPP, EAP, FSA, PTO, PST, paid holidays, parking (paid for by company)
HIGHLIGHT OF JOB DUTIES:
Established Insurance agency with national recognition has new opening with Residential Earthquake E&S team as a Junior Underwriter, requiring 1-2 years Insurance experience (ideally Personal lines), along with active Property & Casualty license.
STATUS: Temp-to-Hire (goal of Full-time hire after 4 month temporary/training period)
WORKPLACE: Remote, with possible Hybrid requirement in future. Office located in downtown SD, with parking provided nearby.
HOURS: Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
PAY: $25.00-$28.00 per hour, DOE
BENEFITS: PPO medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, ESPP, EAP, FSA, PTO, PST, paid holidays, parking (paid for by company)
HIGHLIGHT OF JOB DUTIES:
- Provide operational support to Director of E&S Operations, Underwriting team, and partner departments.
- Serve as the first line of contact in addressing questions and concerns from customers through phone calls and correspondence, resolve complaints in a professional manner.
- Process new business underwriting, endorsements, inspections, and/or renewals as assigned.
- Interpret individual program guidelines regarding acceptability, rating and procedures.
- Request and obtain renewal information as needed, analyze, underwrite, & endorse renewals.
- Send Non-Renewal Notification when applicable.
- Complete cancel/rewrite/effective date changes in accordance with carrier guidelines and company procedures.
- Review and process Broker of Record Letters in a timely manner.
- Successfully pass internal and carrier file audit reviews
- Minimum 1-2 years Insurance experience (preferably Personal lines Homeowner). including customer service support
- California P&C license in good standing
- Previous Surplus lines experience highly preferred
- INS classes are a plus, but not required
- Strong technical proficiencies with MSOffice, including advanced functions in Excel, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong data entry/typing skills, including 40wpm and ability to handle high volume with accuracy
- Possess Carrier knowledge – understand and adhere to carrier guidelines including systems and related processes.
- Professional communication skills, both verbal & written, with ability to compose professional correspondence (high volume email)
- Must be detail-oriented, able to meet accuracy and task standards, manage deadlines, and take direction
- High School diploma (or equivalency) required.
- Must be able to pass Background Check & Drug screen requirements
- Verifiable references from recent work history required
- Ability to sit in stationary position for extended periods of time, as well as proficiency with office equipment and phone systems
- Legal residents of California only. Visa sponsorship not available. W2 only.
Direct Hire (DH)
Senior Property Underwriter – Immediate opening, Direct-Hire
San Diego based MGU is looking for a Senior Underwriter with Homeowner Property experience to join their growing team, offering REMOTE status if you reside near Phoenix, AZ. Minimum 8 years’ recent Personal Property experience required.
Job Duties will include, but are not limited to:
San Diego based MGU is looking for a Senior Underwriter with Homeowner Property experience to join their growing team, offering REMOTE status if you reside near Phoenix, AZ. Minimum 8 years’ recent Personal Property experience required.
- DURATION: Direct Hire
- WORKPLACE: Remote (must reside near Phoenix area)
- HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
- PAY: $75K - $100K per year, depending on experience
- BENEFITS: This client offers a comprehensive benefits package: medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, PTO, PST, paid holidays
Job Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Train and assist Underwriting Teams in review of submissions and coverage nuances
- Supervise and assist with audits of Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants
- Review and approve new submissions for acceptability - including more challenging submissions received daily/weekly
- Review and approve requests for endorsement, cancellations, and reinstatements - including more challenging requests received daily/weekly
- Oversee and approve physical inspection process, along with management team input
- Keep accurate documentation of all policies/quotes in purview
- Effectively communicate company standards, underwriting appetite, guidelines, and requirements to retail brokers as well as Underwriting Teams
- Process various personal lines property requests from carrier partners and producers
- Primary Lead for training of Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants
- Approve exceptions to the Underwriting Guidelines on a case-by-case basis, along with management team input
- Occasional travel to key producers and/or attend industry events
- Potential for refining current programs, as well as assist to develop new complimentary property programs in the future
- Potential to grow into supervisory/managerial role as these areas define
- Minimum of 8 years’ recent experience in Personal Property lines (homeowners), including strong understanding of Underwriting guidelines
- Ability to answer broker inquiries, explain coverage for various programs and underwriting concepts
- Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, and ability to learn proprietary software effectively
- Ability to follow rules/protocols within the underwriting realm and in harmony with company standards in general
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, able to complete tasks and documentation accurately and on-time
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to compose professional correspondence
- Able to effectively instruct and assist other Underwriters and Assistants, work well in a team-environment
- Ability to show patience within team, with producer clients and vendor partners, and display a "can do attitude"
- Strong problem-solving skills; pro-active in finding solutions
- High School diploma (or equivalency) required
- Must be able to successfully pass Background check and Drug screen requirements
- May be required to stand and/or sit in a stationary period for extended periods of time
- Verifiable references from recent employment
- Legal residents of California or Arizona only. Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.
Temp to Hire (TTH)
Front Office Assistant for medical office in East County, offering Part-time schedule and personalized service to clients.
Family-oriented medical office seeks a Front-desk Admin with a cheerful and professional demeanor for welcoming new and existing patients, as this doctor and staff are passionate about their practice and offer personalized service to patients of all ages. Part-time schedule working 4 days (off on Thursday, Saturday & Sunday), approximately 28 hours per week.
SHIFT: Monday & Wednesday: 8:00am-6:00pm (2 hour lunch) | Tuesday: 6:00am-12:00 noon | Friday: 8:00am-2:00pm | Office closed Thursday and weekends
DURATION: Temp-to-Hire (temporary for approx 6 months, with goal of hire thereafter)
WORKPLACE: Onsite. Santee, CA
PAY: $21.00-$25.00 per hour, DOE
BENEFITS: no medical benefits or PTO upon hire, yet PSL accrual while temporary
JOB DUTIES include, but not limited to:
REQUIREMENTS include, but not limited to:
Family-oriented medical office seeks a Front-desk Admin with a cheerful and professional demeanor for welcoming new and existing patients, as this doctor and staff are passionate about their practice and offer personalized service to patients of all ages. Part-time schedule working 4 days (off on Thursday, Saturday & Sunday), approximately 28 hours per week.
SHIFT: Monday & Wednesday: 8:00am-6:00pm (2 hour lunch) | Tuesday: 6:00am-12:00 noon | Friday: 8:00am-2:00pm | Office closed Thursday and weekends
DURATION: Temp-to-Hire (temporary for approx 6 months, with goal of hire thereafter)
WORKPLACE: Onsite. Santee, CA
PAY: $21.00-$25.00 per hour, DOE
BENEFITS: no medical benefits or PTO upon hire, yet PSL accrual while temporary
JOB DUTIES include, but not limited to:
- Answer and assist incoming calls, schedule appointments
- Respond to voicemail and text messages to scheduling
- Greet & check-in patients in a personable, positive manner
- Collect payments, update records
- Manage doctors calendars (multiple)
- Assist to keep lobby and treatment rooms orderly and ready for new patient
- Manage inventory and office supplies
- Provide accounting & misc. admin support to Office Manager
REQUIREMENTS include, but not limited to:
- Minimum 2 years administrative/office experience, including verifiable references
- Friendly and professional demeanor, with focus on ensuring a positive patient experience
- Computer proficiency, including MSOffice (Word, Excel & Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, type 40wpm
- Must understand need for patient privacy and confidentiality
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, both in person and via phone, and have familiarity with multi-line phone systems
- Strong organizational skills, including ability to stay on task and manage multiple priorities in a busy setting while maintaining a positive, friendly demeanor at all times
- High School diploma (or equivalency of) required at minimum
- Must be self-motivated and very reliable, able to adhere to outlined schedule
- Must be able to pass Background Check & Drug screen requirements
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, bend and move effectively throughout office as duties require
- Legal residents of California only. Visa sponsorship not available. W2 only.
Direct Hire (DH)
Senior Property Underwriter – Immediate opening, Direct-Hire
San Diego based MGU is looking for a Senior Underwriter with Homeowner Property experience to join their growing team, offering full benefits and Hybrid work schedule (or remote if reside outside San Diego County). Minimum 8 years’ recent Personal Property experience required.
Job Duties will include, but are not limited to:
San Diego based MGU is looking for a Senior Underwriter with Homeowner Property experience to join their growing team, offering full benefits and Hybrid work schedule (or remote if reside outside San Diego County). Minimum 8 years’ recent Personal Property experience required.
- DURATION: Direct Hire
- WORKPLACE: Hybrid position; 2 days in-office / 3 days remote. Office in Kearny Mesa area (San Diego County).
- Remote option available if reside outside San Diego County
- HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
- PAY: $75K - $100K per year, depending on experience
- BENEFITS: This client offers a comprehensive benefits package: medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, PTO, PST, paid holidays
Job Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Train and assist Underwriting Teams in review of submissions and coverage nuances
- Supervise and assist with audits of Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants
- Review and approve new submissions for acceptability - including more challenging submissions received daily/weekly
- Review and approve requests for endorsement, cancellations, and reinstatements - including more challenging requests received daily/weekly
- Oversee and approve physical inspection process, along with management team input
- Keep accurate documentation of all policies/quotes in purview
- Effectively communicate company standards, underwriting appetite, guidelines, and requirements to retail brokers as well as Underwriting Teams
- Process various personal lines property requests from carrier partners and producers
- Primary Lead for training of Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants
- Approve exceptions to the Underwriting Guidelines on a case-by-case basis, along with management team input
- Occasional travel to key producers and/or attend industry events
- Potential for refining current programs, as well as assist to develop new complimentary property programs in the future
- Potential to grow into supervisory/managerial role as these areas define
- Minimum of 8 years’ recent experience in Personal Property lines (homeowners), including strong understanding of Underwriting guidelines
- Ability to answer broker inquiries, explain coverage for various programs and underwriting concepts
- Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, and ability to learn proprietary software effectively
- Ability to follow rules/protocols within the underwriting realm and in harmony with company standards in general
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, able to complete tasks and documentation accurately and on-time
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to compose professional correspondence
- Able to effectively instruct and assist other Underwriters and Assistants, work well in a team-environment
- Ability to show patience within team, with producer clients and vendor partners, and display a "can do attitude"
- Strong problem-solving skills; pro-active in finding solutions
- High School diploma (or equivalency) required
- Must be able to successfully pass Background check and Drug screen requirements
- May be required to stand and/or sit in a stationary period for extended periods of time
- Verifiable references from recent employment
- Legal residents of California or Arizona only. Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.
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