2027 Starr Summer Intern - Chicago

Starr; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance, invites motivated students to join a 10-week internship in Chicago. You will contribute to core functions such as claims, underwriting, IT, and HR, gaining hands-on training from mentors and leaders while learning about the industry.

The program focuses on professional growth, with opportunities to develop presentation, networking, and communication skills, and ends with a Capstone project that captures key takeaways and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Internship in risk management or insurance preferred, but not mandatory.
• Relevant coursework in related subjects is optional.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to core functions such as claims, underwriting, audit, IT, marketing, or HR.
• Support business needs and gain understanding of the insurance industry and Starr's operations.

Skills

Risk Management

Insurance

Education

Risk Management or Insurance major

Job description

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

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.

Program Objectives

• Offer hands‑on training from seasoned managers/mentors to learn the nuances of key functions and departments within a leading commercial insurance company.
• Deliver opportunities to develop professionally in a corporate workplace. This includes programming built to improve presentation, networking, communication, and other non‑technical skills.
• Interact with other interns in an intensive 10‑week training program that helps them to understand different full‑time career opportunities at Starr.
• Opportunity to present a final Capstone project capturing key takeaways and provide a point of accumulation of knowledge and skills learned throughout the summer.

Skills and Experience Required

• Risk Management or Insurance major preferred, but not mandatory.
• Relevant coursework preferred, but not mandatory.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $25-$30/hour

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.