2026 Starr Summer Intern - Learning & Development

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.

Program Overview

The Starr Summer Internship Program is a 10-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 Learning & Development HR department in NYC.

 **This is not a rotational program**

Learning & Development Support

Join our team for a structured, hands-on internship designed to foster your professional growth and provide exposure to all areas of Learning & Development. As a valued team member, you will contribute to key projects and deliver meaningful impact throughout the summer, including:

• Fostering a Learning Culture: Champion a culture of continuous growth by curating and recommending learning resources and experiences that support employees’ development goals.

• Online Learning Management: Assist with the administration of our Learning Management System (LMS), including user support, content uploads, vendor coordination, and completion of regular reporting tasks.

• Training Event Coordination: Contribute to the planning and execution of successful training programs by organizing materials, scheduling sessions, tracking attendance, and managing logistics to ensure seamless learning experiences.

• Early Career Onboarding: Support Learning & Development (L&D) and Talent Acquisition (TA) teams to facilitate a smooth onboarding process for interns and new associates, ensuring they are set up for success.

• Performance Management Support: Gain exposure to performance management processes by assisting with compliance monitoring.
• This role is ideal for candidates eager to learn the full spectrum of Learning & Development while making a real difference in our employees’ experiences.

Preferred Skills

• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with keen attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive approach and willingness to take initiative

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing priorities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus

• Interest in talent development, training, or human resources is strongly preferred

• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• A positive attitude and genuine desire to help others learn and grow

 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.

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 $20-$27/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.