Risk Control Intern

Travelers•Overland Park, KS

10d•$25 - $26•Onsite

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. Company-subsidized housing is available to interns who meet the mileage-radius requirement. Under direct supervision, the intern will develop knowledge of risk control and the general insurance industry while supporting home office leadership, commercial or construction field consultants, or staff in specialist disciplines such as property, casualty services, and forensics or industrial hygiene laboratories. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in October. 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. Listed fields include 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 provided 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 about controlling hazards to reduce, mitigate, or prevent losses.
Research and apply technical information to support risk control service efforts.
Attend co-surveys with experienced Risk Control staff to develop consulting skills.
Collaborate with Underwriting, Claim, 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.