Global Associates Program Associate

Job Description

Starr Associates Program – Finance | Starr

The Tone:
This is a full-time program at Starr, primarily based in New York, NY. Starr is a global leader in commercial insurance, recognized for over a century of expertise and for empowering employees to innovate and make impactful decisions. This program offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation within the insurance industry. It is designed to cultivate and retain high-potential college graduates, driving real progress for the company and its clients worldwide.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $68000–$78000 yearly
• Mission: Gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation in the insurance industry.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Education: Study for and pass an exam or designation relevant to your job function, such as a course offered through The Institutes, during the program.
• Collaboration: Work with fellow Associates on a group project focused on emerging technologies, internal initiatives, or process improvement.
• Training: Participate in home office visits to New York City, engaging in hands-on training, management discussions with senior leadership, and team-building social events.
• Learning: Gain a holistic understanding of Starr’s operations by hearing from professionals in key insurance areas like claims, credit, actuarial science, underwriting, and reinsurance.
• Contribution: Work within one of Starr’s various departments, actively learning the business while contributing to your assigned team’s objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A completed undergraduate degree is required before the program begins in June 2026, for recent graduates or early-career professionals with little to no industry experience.
• Experience: Relevant internship or work experience during college years is preferred.
• Skills: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication; analytical thinking and problem-solving; intermediate Microsoft Office Suite proficiency; effective task management and prioritization.
• Bonus: Risk Management/Insurance and Business majors preferred; a proactive and collaborative mindset; a self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a drive for learning and growth; demonstrated leadership potential.