Summer 2027 Internship - Commercial Enterprise
About The Position
This summer internship is tailored for college students entering their senior year who are interested in pursuing a career in the insurance industry. Interns will receive training in our product lines and gain exposure to real-world underwriting practices. The role will assist in operations such as quoting new business, processing renewals, and contributing to various underwriting projects that impact profitability. The program also offers a broad view of our organization through cross-functional experiences with departments such as Claims, Loss Control, Accounting and Sales. Additional opportunities include: Job shadowing with experienced underwriters to observe territory management and book-building strategies. Field visits with Loss Control specialists to understand risk evaluation in diverse business environments. Agency interactions to learn how underwriting decisions align with agent relationships and submissions. Professional development through mentoring, Capstone presentation and feedback sessions that highlight your internship journey and impact.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferably Risk Management & Insurance, Business or Math (rising senior status in Summer of 2026 is highly preferred)
- Intermediate knowledge of personal computers
- Interpersonal skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to contribute in a team environment
- Passionate about fostering relationships with clients and peers
- Passionate about being part of a collaborative culture at West Bend
Responsibilities
- Assist in operations such as quoting new business, processing renewals, and contributing to various underwriting projects that impact profitability.
- Gain exposure to real-world underwriting practices.
- Participate in cross-functional experiences with departments such as Claims, Loss Control, Accounting and Sales.
- Job shadow experienced underwriters to observe territory management and book-building strategies.
- Conduct field visits with Loss Control specialists to understand risk evaluation in diverse business environments.
- Engage in agency interactions to learn how underwriting decisions align with agent relationships and submissions.
- Participate in professional development through mentoring, Capstone presentation and feedback sessions.
Benefits
- Mentorship
- Education
- Leadership development
- Diversity and inclusion efforts
- Networking opportunities
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Career Level
Intern
