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Starr is not a terrible place to work but depending upon what department you support, the manager can be a nightmare. There is also the habit of purchasing new systems but only bits and pieces of it which then leads to a not fully functional system, extra work, triple and quadruple checking everything and the constant need to cover yourself. Everything seems to fall on underwriting to ensure completion. If an account was not properly cleared, it’s underwritings fault for not catching it. If there is a system issue that caused a mistake not caught, it’s underwritings fault for not catching it.  If training was not thorough and a mistake made following training, it’s underwritings fault for not being better trained. No matter what, everything seems to fall on underwriting to catch or figure out.  
Also, they will keep managers that run off their employees. There is one department in which the manager has run off or fired every single employee. No new person lasts more than 6 months and the manager is still there. 

This is a great place if you strictly want to work a rigid 9 to 5. 
That's the only perk... or is it, you will get written up if you haven't logged in at 9:02am....

It's a very toxic environment from the top down. Their business practices are very archaic and they lead by fear and intimidation. If you ever wondered what it was like to work in the 1950s, go work at Starr. It is definitely the Anti-thesis to trending company cultures of open door policies, diversity, inclusion and encouraging innovation. 

If you are in anyway innovative, don't go there.
If you are intelligent and want to implement your ideas, don't go there.
If you don't mind getting constantly disrespected to earn a check you can earn anywhere else... well you found a winner.

People who been at the company for 5 years or more leave the company with only 2 days notice or non at all. Avoid at all costs. Anywhere can pay you as much as they'll pay if not more with less stress.

I loved the type of work I was doing. The Travel covering all the states I had to travel to was way more then one person could. The company promised to hire a second Inspector to help. almost two years later I'm still by myself.I did variety in my job I traveled to a lot of different job sites in several states. I enjoyed my co workers when I got to see them during meetings. There was lack of training when first hired and there after.

The company does not support life work balance and does not operate ethically if you have any personal issues, Even if those issues are protected by law. HR  Is not an advocate for employees, only for management.  Whatever you do, don't  Have a medical issue… a way will be found to dispose of you. And don't present any innovations that can make the company millions, because you will receive no recognition, though someone above you will.  If you use the open door policy of upper management to discuss such an issue, you will be told don't be more trouble than you're worth.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Starr was a great company to work for and they treated their employees great!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
None, very little if any stress involved. They appreciated each employees expertise and experience.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Professional and they provided all they necessary tools for and employee to perform their job duties.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
8-5 with allowances for breaks and lunch.
A lot of computer work on a paperless system. Little or no pressure on the employees with expertise valued to allow employees to perform.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Excellent pay.  Good bonus.  Great place for new Underwriters to move up to management levels in less than 5 years, if they are top performers.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Limited appetite in many key areas. Also need for more support staff.  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Can not really comment on this as I worked in Nashville office alone for 7.5 years.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Talking on phone an interacting  with brokers half the day, and working on new biz, renewals the other half day.

I was humilitated and spoken to in a very harsh tone and manner to the point I went to the bathroom to cry as the manger yelled at me on the floor in front of others all over something I was not fully trained to do .  He was very unprofessional.  Everyone seems to be very uptight and tense when he was in the office. Most days I was glad to leave at 5pm . I was shocked when I gave my 2 week notice after finding a permanent job he said " I really liked the work that you did and I will miss you!  
I did nto know how to respond .

Pros
Small company with a very experienced senior leadership. Plenty of opportunities for the company to grow. Company has large potential to grow. Plenty of exposure to senior management
Cons
Company culture could be better, atmosphere is a bit dead.
Pay is low compared to others in industry
A lot of administrative red tape
Advice to Management
Not sure how but make attempts to change the company culture/atmosphere
Reduce the amount of administrative red tape/ streamline processes

Excellent Leadership, offers training to employees, great benefits. I worked for an Executive for 12yrs. I have only good things to say, work load was a lot but Starr hires strong employees whom are capable of working in a fast paced environment with seamless multitasking skills. 

Starr Companies is great, and really made an effort to create a fantastic work environment.  A typical day at work would start with attending to emails and voicemails.  Then came all the clerical, getting out binders, endorsements, policies and meeting deadlines.  I learned to be a team player and focused on giving 100% which came very easy as management was always approachable and willing to help.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Underwriter 12 salaries reported	$93,750 per year
Summer intern 16 salaries reported	$22.50 per hour
Assistant underwriter 3 salaries reported	$69,667 per year
Senior underwriter 9 salaries reported	$142,778 per year
Program associate 6 salaries reported	$71,917 per year

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