2027 Starr Summer Intern - Texas

Starr; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Starr in Houston is offering an intensive summer internship in commercial insurance, with hands-on experience across core functions and mentorship from seasoned managers. The 10-week program focuses on building practical skills and professional development in a corporate setting.

Participants gain exposure to multiple departments, improve presentation and networking abilities, and complete a Capstone project to showcase learnings and outcomes from the internship experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contributing to one of the core functions of the Property/Casualty industry (Claims, Underwriting, Audit, IT, Marketing, HR, etc.).
• Interns are expected to support the business needs and gain an understanding of the industry and business.
• Hands-on training from seasoned managers/mentors to learn the nuances of key functions and departments within a leading commercial insurance company.
• Opportunities to develop professionally in a corporate workplace, including non-technical skills like presentation, networking and communication.
• Interact with other interns in a 10-week training program to understand different full-time career opportunities at Starr.
• Present a final Capstone project capturing key takeaways and provide a knowledge and skills summary.

Skills

Risk Management or Insurance major

Relevant coursework

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.