Risk Control Intern

Travelers • Chicago, IL

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. The intern will work under direct supervision to build knowledge of risk control and the insurance industry while supporting home office leadership, commercial or construction field consultants, or staff in specialist disciplines such as property, casualty services, forensics, and industrial hygiene. The role may include assisting with client-location risk evaluations, researching technical information, attending co-surveys, collaborating across teams, and completing a capstone project and presentation to senior management. Company-subsidized housing is available to those who meet the mileage-radius requirement. 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, such as 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.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship for H-1B petitions, TN status, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT is not provided.

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 ways to control hazards and reduce, mitigate, or prevent loss.
• 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, 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.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Company-subsidized housing for those meeting the mileage-radius requirement.
• Performance-based cash incentive awards; employees are eligible as part of the compensation and benefits program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed