Risk Control Construction Intern

Travelers•Hartford, CT

2d•$24 - $25

About The Position

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Travelers has built a solid reputation as a leading insurance company and employs some of the most talented, passionate people in the industry and provides endless opportunities for those willing to reach for them. With over 105 years of experience in property risk control and safety management, plus leading industrial hygiene, fire and forensics laboratories, Travelers Risk Control has the expertise to provide customers with recommendations to help control hazards and reduce risks of property damage or injury. If you're driven and passionate about what you do and work each day to make an impact, you might be interested in an opportunity with Travelers. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, for this role. Under direct supervision, the main responsibility of this internship opportunity is to develop risk control and general insurance industry knowledge, and to assist in providing risk control support to home office leadership, commercial or construction field consultants, or staff within our specialist disciplines (property, casualty services, forensics / industrial hygiene lab). This is a 10-12 week paid position. Internship responsibilities and activities involve working within a team environment and may focus on any of the following:

Requirements

Leadership.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation abilities.
Strong self-awareness, interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities.
Effective organizational skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Propensity and desire to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to change.
Ability to work independently.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
Available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
GPA of 3.0 or higher in a relevant degree program: Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health, Allied Health, Fire Protection Engineering, Kinesiology, Construction Safety, Construction Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer and Digital Forensics, Civil or Industrial Engineering, Science or Business.
Social Science and Humanities students with interest and aptitude will also be considered.
Must be registered as a returning student and have completed related work studies.

Responsibilities

preparing, conducting, and completing risk evaluations of client locations
determining the potential hazards and risk factors to be considered in risk selection
identifying uncontrolled hazards and making appropriate recommendations
consulting with clients on ways to control hazards to help them reduce, mitigate, or prevent loss
Researching and apply technical information to support current risk control service efforts
Attending co-surveys with experienced Risk Control staff to learn and develop consulting skills
Collaborating with Underwriting, Claim, Clients, BI Business Partners and other Risk Control staff
Completing one Capstone project and presentation to senior management on a relevant Risk Control topic
Ensuring timely completion of assignments
Perform other duties as assigned.