Associate – Global Associates Program

Job Description

Starr Associates Program – Claims | Starr

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Starr, located in New York, NY. Starr is a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise, empowering employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you will work within an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging the company’s financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for clients. This program is designed to identify, cultivate, and retain high-potential college graduates, offering an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation in the insurance industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person New York, NY
• Pay: $68000–$78000 yearly
• Mission: This person will gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation in the insurance industry through an accelerated training program for high-potential college graduates.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Undertake continuing education to study for and pass an exam or designation related to your job function during the program.
• Collaborate with fellow Associates on a group project focused on emerging technologies, internal initiatives, or process improvement.
• Participate in home office visits to New York City for hands-on training, discussions with management, and team-building social events.
• Engage with professionals across key insurance areas, including claims, credit, actuarial science, underwriting, and reinsurance, to gain a holistic understanding of Starr’s operations.
• Contribute to your assigned department, learning the business and developing foundational expertise through practical experience.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A completed undergraduate degree is required before the program begins; recent graduate or early-career professional with little to no industry experience. Risk Management/Insurance and Business majors are preferred areas of study.
• Experience: Relevant internship or work experience during college years is preferred.
• Skills: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; 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.
• Bonus: A proactive and collaborative mindset; a self-motivated, entrepreneurial approach with a drive for learning and growth, and demonstrated leadership potential.