Intern - Risk Management & Insurance (Wholesale & Retail)

Brown & Brown Insurance•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Our Atlanta, GA office is seeking Interns to join us for our Summer 2026 Wholesale Risk Management and Insurance Intern Program. This is a special opportunity to learn more about the whole insurance industry from both our Bridge Specialty Group wholesale brokerage teams, as well as our Brown & Brown Retail brokerage teams. The internship program provides students with a dynamic opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful material, the opportunity to apply education to real world experience, in a fast-paced environment and help you become familiar with our business and culture. Our goal is to identify candidates who possess the skills necessary to succeed and may eventually qualify for full-time opportunities within our organization. This is a paid position, with expectation of an 8 week/40-hour work week over the summer where you will spend 4 weeks with our Brown & Brown retail team and 4 weeks with our Bridge Specialty Insurance Brokerage team. Our business office hours are Mon – Fri 8:00a to 5:00p. What We Are Looking For We are seeking candidates who are interested in learning more about the insurance and risk management field in a brokerage sales and marketing capacity. Key competencies include: Risk Management, Business, Economic, and Marketing Majors Future Sales and Broker talent Sharp and proficient skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, as well as Outlook Academic Excellence – need at least a 3.0 or higher Great oral and written communication skills Ambition to succeed in this highly competitive industry How You Will Contribute As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our brokers, underwriters, and account executives on: Marketing Research Assisting & shadowing our production brokers, underwriters, and account executives Building strategic relationships with retail partners and insurance carriers Special Projects – prior interns have used their initiative and business acumen to assist on: creating quote proposals, designing marketing materials, spreadsheet analysis, PowerPoint presentations, etc. Skills and Experience to be Successful Currently enrolled in a college or university degree granting program and will be enrolled in the upcoming Fall Semester Strong communication and organizational skills, networking and relationship ability and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Remain flexible under the pressure of a heavy workload and critical deadlines. Open to coaching and continuous improvement. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including: Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. The Power To Be Yourself As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”—never “me.” While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers. If you are an existing Brown & Brown teammate, please click here to apply to a job on our internal career site.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a college or university degree granting program and will be enrolled in the upcoming Fall Semester
Strong communication and organizational skills, networking and relationship ability and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Remain flexible under the pressure of a heavy workload and critical deadlines.
Open to coaching and continuous improvement.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Risk Management, Business, Economic, and Marketing Majors
Future Sales and Broker talent
Sharp and proficient skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, as well as Outlook
Academic Excellence – need at least a 3.0 or higher
Great oral and written communication skills
Ambition to succeed in this highly competitive industry

Responsibilities

Marketing Research
Assisting & shadowing our production brokers, underwriters, and account executives
Building strategic relationships with retail partners and insurance carriers
Special Projects – prior interns have used their initiative and business acumen to assist on: creating quote proposals, designing marketing materials, spreadsheet analysis, PowerPoint presentations, etc