Starr Insurance confirmed as iCAN Silver Sponsor for 2024


iCAN is proud to announce that Starr Insurance are renewing their sponsorship for 2024 at our Silver level.

This sponsorship is a testament to Starr Insurance’s commitment to supporting ethnic minorities and international talents as well as contributing to the UK insurance industry becoming more ethnically diverse.

iCAN and Starr Insurance’s partnership will aim at promoting Starr Insurance’s culture, roles, and DEI initiatives in 2024 and we are excited to be working with Shamini Rajan along with the Starr Insurance team!

More about Starr Insurance

From our origins as the first American-owned insurance agency in Shanghai in 1919 to our current presence across six continents, Starr Insurance Companies has grown into an industry powerhouse — built on over 100 years of international literacy and operational knowledge.

We lead the way in our understanding of the unique insurance needs of international markets. Rely on our global experience and insight in an ever-changing world of risk, and build your business with the best in property, casualty, accident and health insurance solutions.

The sponsorship

Starr Insurance’s sponsorship will support a wide range of iCAN’s ongoing and newly launched initiatives for 2024. The initiatives include our INspire self-serving mentoring platform and iCANConnect, a safe space for D&I leaders across the insurance industry, as well as our iCAN Apply Jobs Board which aims to give more access for our members to opportunities within the insurance industry.

In addition to these three main initiatives, the sponsorship will support the continuation of the Coffee with the CEO series and a range of virtual and in-person events for the 5,000+ members based in the UK and internationally.

Hannah Opadiran, Underwriting Assistant said:

“We are really excited to be sponsoring ICAN and to be able to continue the work we have been doing with them – the network is making great strides with supporting multicultural inclusion and career development across the insurance sector and Starr are excited to become part of this. 

At Starr we are committed to building an environment where all employees can thrive and achieve their potential.  We want to ensure our opportunities are open to everyone, to promote an inclusive workplace, to challenge the perceptions of the industry, and much more.”

About iCAN

The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network (iCAN) is a leading organisation committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the insurance sector. Established in 2017, iCAN has been instrumental in spotlighting cultural awareness, fostering talent, and championing diversity within the industry.

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