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.
Programme Overview
Starr Companies have a number of internship opportunities available for Summer 2025. One of these being with our Financial Lines teams. The successful candidate will participate in Starr’s 9-week internship programme, with the objective of the programme being to gain experience and exposure to the London insurance market. This will be achieved through a blended approach of on-the-job learning, self-study and tailored training courses.
The successful candidate will support the Financial Lines department with various projects over the summer, whilst developing an understanding of the underwriting process and supporting functions. The intern will also assist with analysis of reports & accounts and other basic underwriting tasks.
What you will need for the programme?
At Starr we look for individuals from all backgrounds who can bring fresh thinking and different perspectives. To qualify for our internship programme we do however specify that candidates demonstrate the following:
Available to work and travel:
- Able to travel to the City of London (although it is likely the internship will be a mixture of both remote and office working), their first day being Monday 23 June;
- Right to Work in the UK (Company sponsorship will not be offered); and
- Available for the entire 9 weeks (Monday 23 June 2025 - Friday 22 August 2025).
Education and Experience:
- Interested in a career in insurance; and
- Experience with data entry and using excel.
Skills and Aptitude:
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills;
- Strong numeracy skills;
- Ability to organise and manage their time;
- A self-starter who takes accountability for their work; and
- IT skills - MS Office – Advanced level Excel, Word and Outlook.
How to apply:
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.
