Starr Insurance Companies

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.

Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.

GENERAL

Program Overview

The 2026-2027 Starr Global Associates Program is a dynamic, accelerated 12-month training program designed to identify, cultivate, and retain high-potential college graduates. This program offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation in the insurance industry.

As an Associate, you will work in one of Starr’s various departments, learning the business and contributing to your team. The Associates Program complements your department work by offering professional development opportunities, including direct exposure to senior leadership, technical training, and a comprehensive understanding of key functions throughout the organization.

About Starr

This Associates position will work in the Professional Liability Department in Chicago, IL.

UNDERWRITING

Key Underwriting Responsibilities:

• Policy Issuance & Endorsement Processing: Manage and process policy issuance and endorsement requests efficiently.
• Premium Booking: Accurately process premium bookings in a timely manner.
• File Creation & Maintenance: Establish and maintain organized files for all policies and related documents.
• Policy Number Assignment: Assign policy numbers in accordance with organizational standards.
• Binder Creation & Issuance: Create and issue binders for various policies.
• Business Development Research: Conduct research on potential companies to support business growth.
• Report Preparation: Assist in preparing reports as needed, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Broker Follow-ups: Coordinate with brokers to obtain necessary information and resolve any outstanding issues.
• Marketing Support: Assist in developing presentations and marketing materials.
• Ad-hoc Duties: Provide general support to the department manager and assist with additional projects as directed.

Associates Program Responsibilities:

• Continuing Education: Study for and pass an exam or designation related to your job function during the program (i.e. a course offered through The Institutes).
• Group Project: Collaborate with fellow Associates on a project related to emerging technologies, internal initiatives, or process improvement.
• Home Office Visits: Participate in home office visits to New York City for hands-on training, management discussions, and team-building social events.
• Cross-Departmental Learning: Hear from professionals in key insurance areas like claims, credit, actuarial science, underwriting, and reinsurance to get holistic understanding of Starr’s operations.

Program Benefits:

• Build confidence and foundational expertise through hands-on experience in your department.
• Develop professionally through training, formal and informal mentorship, and exposure to leadership.
• Establish a network of professionals across the organization.
• Learn in a supportive and collaborative program, tailored for recent graduates.
• Improve your business acumen in presentation skills, building your brand, and negotiations, time management, and other skills needed for corporate work.
• Strengthen your business acumen with practical experience in presenting, branding, prioritizing your time, and other key areas for corporate success.

Requirements:

• Recent graduate or early-career professional with little to no industry experience.
• Relevant internship or work experience during college years preferred.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to problem-solve and think analytically.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• A self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for learning and growth and demonstrated leadership potential.
• Risk Management/Insurance and Business majors preferred; some positions may require different areas of study.
• A completed undergraduate degree is required before the program begins in June 2026

Compensation & Benefits:

For individuals based in New York, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to provide a compensation range. The estimated wage range for this role is $66,000-$82,000, which reflects factors such as skills, experience, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.

Starr offers competitive benefits, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and other optional voluntary benefits
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Well-Being Benefits and EAP Offerings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pre-tax Commuter Expense Account
• Matching Gifts Program
• Comprehensive Learning & Development Programs (Continuing Education, LinkedIn Learning access, and more.)

Starr is 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.