Insurance and Risk Management Co-op (Fall 2026)

Merus • Cincinnati, OH

16d • Onsite

About The Position

As a co-op at Merus, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in the classroom through your teachings and coursework and apply it directly in a work environment. By the end of semester, with the hands-on experience you’ve acquired, you’ll be able to take those new learnings and harness them back into the classroom. Co-ops work directly along with the business units to help deliver and execute work results that our organization, clients, investors and fellow colleagues can be proud of.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following areas of concentration from an accredited College or University: Insurance and Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Real Estate, Other related degrees supported by insurance, risk management, real estate development or construction-oriented course work or experience
• Eager to apply knowledge and teachings learned in the classroom and employ it to a working environment
• Able to maintain ownership on various tasks and responsibilities
• Enthusiastic to dig the details
• Capable of cultivating positive working relationships through trust and integrity
• Able to uphold and provide superior service to both teammates and customers
• Resilient work ethic, but with an ability to stop and celebrate the wins
• Effective communicators and listeners
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and responsibilities to successfully deliver results in a timely manner
• Able to operate and flourish in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with internal team members to provide cross-functional support in areas of internal controls, risk management, and insurance.
• Manage updates to and work within internal database systems related to insurance compliance, prequalification, contractor tiering and confirmation of executed contracts for subcontractors.
• Assist accounting department with enterprise risk management initiatives and reporting.
• Assist legal team in developing and reporting on insurance claims.
• Communicate with insurance brokers for company’s insurance updates and coverage needs.
• Assist risk manager with insurance renewal and application process for large property and casualty, management liability and professional liability insurance program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern