Group Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

At Starr, we recognise the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in creating an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are central to our culture and are critical to the success of our organisation. We all share responsibility for  ensuring we have an inclusive, respectful and equitable workplace.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel able to be themselves and experience a genuine sense of belonging. We value different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences, recognising that diversity drives innovation, strengthens decision-making, enhances client value and improves performance.

Removing barriers to diversity, equity and inclusion is a priority and is embedded across our policies, processes and ways of working, including Hiring & Selection, Development, Succession, Culture and Reward.  We provide training to ensure colleagues understand both the importance and impact.

We continue to evolve our approach to achieve our diversity, equity and inclusion ambitions. The following initiatives support our progress and will continue to develop over time.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champions

Our voluntary Champions play a key role in shaping and advancing our agenda. They support implementation, amplify colleague voices and drive participation across the organisation. Champions are aligned to our affinity groups, representing diverse perspectives and strengthening engagement within these communities.

Inclusive Recruitment

We are committed to fair, inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. Hiring managers complete inclusive hiring training to support objective decision-making. We utilise diverse interview panels to bring a range of perspectives to the selection process, apply a consistent and structured approach to candidate evaluation, and provide reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process.

Industry Partnerships

At Starr, we partner with organisations that promote a more diverse and inclusive insurance industry. Through these partnerships, we promote our career opportunities, expand access to the insurance sector and connect with talent from diverse communities.

• ICAN (Insurance Cultural Awareness Network)
  An independent, volunteer-led network dedicated to advancing multicultural inclusion across the insurance sector through awareness, connection and representation.
• Link
  Supports the attraction, development and retention of LGBTQ+ talent, helping to build an inclusive workplace and better serve diverse customers.
• SEO London
  Prepares students from underrepresented backgrounds for careers in insurance through training, mentoring and access to opportunities.

Moving Ahead Mentoring Programme

Starr partners with Moving Ahead and the 30% Club to support the development of female talent. Through participation as mentors and mentees, colleagues contribute to accelerating progression and supporting the development of others.

Internal Mentoring Programme

An established internal mentoring programme available to all colleagues, which aims to support career growth and improve gender balance at mid-to-senior levels through targeted development.

Training

Unconscious bias training is mandatory for all colleagues to support fair decision-making. Hiring managers receive additional guidance on inclusive hiring practices, and we actively promote inclusive behaviours to create a culture where everyone can thrive.