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Starr Insurance Companies

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Starr Insurance Companies Underwriter Associate Program reviews

3.3

68% would recommend to a friend

(82 total reviews)
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Maurice R. Greenberg

81% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Underwriter Associate Program employees have rated Starr Insurance Companies with 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 82 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Underwriter Associate Program professionals have a good working experience there. Starr Insurance Companies is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Underwriter Associate Program professionals compared to other employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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82 reviews
1.0
Nov 17, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary, good medical and dental benefits. Good opportunities to learn about the insurance industry.

Cons

Where shall I begin? This company is a mess, and to say that it's toxic is being kind. As many have mentioned, Starr has serious issues with its managent and its HR department. There is a severe lack of communication, and no protocol in place. It's gut wrenching seeing many who work hard and do what they need to do to save money out of respect for their employer, to be threatened and even terminated without cause. Many underwriters, adjusters, and staff receive little to no bonus, however many in management travel like rock stars and abuse expenses. There is absolutely no support for mid management and support staff either. Very little opportunity for development and growth, and no recognition for hard work. Starr did start off on the right foot, but this company is now a shell of what it used to be. There is also far too much loyalty to ex-longtime AIG employees, despite that some of these employees lack the skill set needed for this century. HR especially needs to take note about labor law abuses in some of the departments. Some staff work through lunch daily, and are denied vacation requests. I know some staff can't even take off when they are sick. HR needs to step up and ensure the laws are followed, and stop catering to unreasonable people's demands (who are unfortunately in management!)

5.0
Nov 16, 2014

Great Place to Start

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

invested in training younger people, wealth of knowledge from ex-AIG employees. Fabulous benefits.

Cons

Very disorganized, must be able to deal with this and adapt.

1.0
May 6, 2014

Bad Career Move

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Downtown Chicago and great co-workers

Cons

Worst career move I ever made. They don't care about the health and well being of their employees.

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