2026 Starr Summer Intern - Investment Operations
About The Position
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. Program Overview The Starr Summer Internship Program is a 9-week paid internship opportunity designed to identify, develop, and retain high-potential college students. Used as a pipeline for full-time talent, this program offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation in the insurance industry. As an Intern, you will work in one of Starr’s various departments, learning business and contributing to your team. The internship complements your department work by offering professional development opportunities and exposure to key functions of the organization. This Intern position will work in the Investment Operations department in NYC. This is not a rotational program Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for contributing to one of the core functions of the Property/Casualty industry (Claims, Underwriting, Audit, IT, Marketing, HR, etc.). Depending on the department, interns are expected to support the business needs and gain an understanding of the industry and business. Specific responsibilities will be determined once a student is matched with a team. Program Objectives Gain hands-on training from seasoned managers/mentors. Learn the nuances of key functions and within a leading commercial insurance company. Develop professionally in a corporate workplace by participating in programs designed to improve presentation, networking, communication, and other non-technical skills. Interact with interns across the country in an intensive 9-week training program. Present a comprehensive risk analysis with a group of peers to demonstrate knowledge and skills learned.
Requirements
- Risk Management or Insurance major or student with relevant coursework.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for contributing to one of the core functions of the Property/Casualty industry (Claims, Underwriting, Audit, IT, Marketing, HR, etc.).
- Depending on the department, interns are expected to support the business needs and gain an understanding of the industry and business.
- Specific responsibilities will be determined once a student is matched with a team.
- Gain hands-on training from seasoned managers/mentors.
- Learn the nuances of key functions and within a leading commercial insurance company.
- Develop professionally in a corporate workplace by participating in programs designed to improve presentation, networking, communication, and other non-technical skills.
- Interact with interns across the country in an intensive 9-week training program.
- Present a comprehensive risk analysis with a group of peers to demonstrate knowledge and skills learned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
