Personal Lines Underwriting Internship - Summer 2027

Auto-Owners Insurance Company•Forest, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Underwriter Intern. The position requires the person to learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures, in order to make underwriting decisions. The intern will become familiar with company policies, manuals, forms and endorsements in order to understand their meaning and use. They will analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks, and acquire a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department. The role involves effectively communicating with independent agents and other employees through verbal and/or written means.

Requirements

Currently enrolled and entering their junior or senior year in college.
Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently.
Above-average communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to resolve complex issues.
An interest in developing product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs.
Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures, in order to make underwriting decisions.
Become familiar with company policies, manuals, forms and endorsements in order to understand their meaning and use.
Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks.
Acquire a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department.
Effectively communicate with independent agents and other employees through verbal and/or written means.