Risk Control Intern
About The Position
Travelers is hiring a paid Risk Control Intern for a 10–12 week internship based in Hartford, Connecticut, or the immediate area. The position is intended to develop knowledge of risk control and the insurance industry while providing support to home office leadership, commercial or construction field consultants, or staff in specialist disciplines such as property, casualty services, and forensics or industrial hygiene laboratories. Company-subsidized housing is available to interns who meet the mileage-radius requirement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in October. Under direct supervision, the intern works with a team on risk evaluations, hazard identification, loss-prevention recommendations, technical research, and related assignments. The internship also includes co-surveys with experienced Risk Control staff and a capstone project and presentation to senior management. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; Travelers does not sponsor H-1B petitions, TN status, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT for this role.
Requirements
- GPA of 3.0 or higher in a relevant degree program, including 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.
- Available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship is not available for H-1B petitions, TN status, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing, conducting, and completing risk evaluations of client locations.
- Help determine potential hazards and risk factors relevant to risk selection.
- Identify uncontrolled hazards and make appropriate recommendations.
- Consult with clients on ways to control hazards and reduce, mitigate, or prevent losses.
- Research and apply technical information to support current Risk Control service efforts.
- Attend co-surveys with experienced Risk Control staff to learn and develop consulting skills.
- Collaborate with Underwriting, Claims, clients, BI Business Partners, and other Risk Control staff.
- Complete a capstone project and present it to senior management on a relevant Risk Control topic.
- Complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
- Company-subsidized housing for those meeting the mileage-radius requirement.
- Eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
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