Summer Intern - Finance (Insurance)

Paragon Insurance Holdings•Avon, CT

About The Position

Why Paragon? In 2014, Paragon was incepted in a Starbucks coffee shop with a simple strategy — build the MGA that we would want to work for. Years later, Paragon is one of the fastest growing MGAs in the country. Our secret? A dedication to diversity and agility. We realized from the start that a commitment to thinking, acting, and rewarding “different” would resonate within the industry. It is hard to argue with results, and the results are clear. Our diverse team of talent is reshaping an industry that has weathered “boring” and is long overdue on “different.” Whether it comes by offering better pay, benefit s or growth opportunities, we will continue to aggressively invest in talent to drive our business forward. Change is here, come b e a part of it with us. Overview: Paragon is offering a dynamic Finance Internship Program designed for students seeking exposure to core financial operations. Interns will rotate through key functions such as FP&A, Billing, and Collections, gaining hands-on experience with financial systems, reporting and strategic analysis. Our summer internship is a 15-week program that provides hands-on experience in underwriting, finance and MGA operations, that will take place starting in June of 2026.

Requirements

Current student or recent graduate in Finance, Risk Management, Business, Economics or a related field.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools is a plus.
Interest in insurance underwriting and financial operations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Support financial system transitions, including migrating date and files between platforms (e.g. IMS to Oracle).
Assist in organizing and processing invoices, remitting payments to carriers, and updating monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Update and maintain financial documents including profit and loss statements, production planning files, and financial projections.
Participate in end-of-month program results calls with leadership to observe performance reviews and strategic decision-making.
Input payments and reconcile financial data across multiple programs and entities.