Internship Program
About The Position
The Jimcor Agencies Summer Internship Program offers motivated college students hands-on experience in the specialty insurance industry. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to the excess and surplus lines marketplace, and develop a practical understanding of commercial property and casualty underwriting. The eight-week program focuses on building a strong foundation through structured mentorship, comprehensive training, and practical experience. Interns will contribute to real underwriting workflows, explore carrier relationships, participate in professional training, and learn about the complete policy lifecycle from submission to servicing. The program aims to help students build professional confidence and understand potential career paths in underwriting, brokerage, and specialty insurance.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- Have completed at least one year of undergraduate coursework
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Be organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
- Demonstrate analytical thinking, initiative, and professional judgment
- Be comfortable using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams
- Be able to work independently and collaboratively
- Be available to work on-site in Jimcor’s Montvale, New Jersey office for the duration of the program
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or demonstrated interest in property and casualty insurance or the E&S marketplace
- Membership in Gamma Iota Sigma or a similar risk management and insurance organization
Responsibilities
- Support new business submissions and the renewal process
- Organize and index policy documentation
- Shadow experienced underwriters during quoting and risk assessment
- Review inspection reports and understand when inspections are required
- Explore binding authority and wholesale brokerage operations
- Gain exposure to endorsements, cancellations, reinstatements, non-renewals, and policy issuance
- Research carrier appetites, underwriting guides, hit lists, and carrier portals
- Participate in sales meetings, carrier discussions, and Workflow Wednesday sessions
- Learn about E&S regulations and stamping requirements in key states, including New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
- Collaborate with underwriting, binding, brokerage, and operations professionals across the organization
- Complete a simulated policy lifecycle exercise covering binding, issuance, endorsements, and cancellation
- Receive exposure to London market contracts and exclusions, depending on scheduling and program availability
- Review and evaluate commercial risks
- Identify missing or incomplete submission information
- Make informed quoting and placement decisions
- Work with insurance carriers and retail agents
- Manage accounts throughout the policy lifecycle
- Balance risk selection, customer service, documentation, and underwriting guidelines
Benefits
- Earn $18-$20 per hour, based on their field of study, work experience, and/or affiliation with an insurance organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
