Global Associate – Insurance Development Program

Job Description

Starr Associates Program – Claims | Starr

The Tone:
This is an early-career full-time program 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 and build lasting client relationships worldwide. This role is crucial for identifying and cultivating high-potential college graduates, building a strong foundation in the insurance industry, and contributing directly to departmental teams.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $68000–$78000 yearly
• Mission: To develop high-potential college graduates into foundational contributors within Starr’s insurance operations through structured training and hands-on departmental work.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Learning: Study for and pass an exam or designation related to your job function during the program.
• Project Collaboration: Collaborate with fellow Associates on a project related to emerging technologies, internal initiatives, or process improvement.
• Training Visits: Participate in home office visits to New York City for hands-on training, management discussions, and team-building social events.
• Industry Immersion: Hear from professionals in key insurance areas like claims, credit, actuarial science, underwriting, and reinsurance to gain a holistic understanding of Starr’s operations.
• Departmental Contribution: Work within one of Starr’s departments, learning the business and actively contributing to your assigned team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completed undergraduate degree required before the program begins in June 2026; recent graduate or early-career professional with little to no industry experience.
• Experience: Relevant internship or work experience during college years preferred.
• Skills: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to problem-solve and think analytically; intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Bonus: Risk Management/Insurance and Business majors preferred; a proactive and collaborative mindset; a self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for learning and growth; demonstrated leadership potential.