Underwriting Intern
About The Position
Summary: At Burns & Wilcox, we are looking for a passionate individual aiming to follow a career path in the specialty insurance industry. The 12-week summer internship program aims to develop one's business acumen, communication, and leadership skills through real world experience. This is a paid internship that provides additional learning opportunities for students to learn from and network with executive leadership and fellow interns in a range of departments. This individual will be expected to work 40 hours per week, with four days spent in an office setting and one day remote. The Assistant Underwriting Intern will gain valuable experience in one of our insurance underwriting teams comprised of commercial, personal, environmental, or professional lines teams.
Requirements
- Enrolled as an undergraduate at an accredited university, actively pursuing a degree in Risk Management and Insurance (strongly preferred), Business, Finance, or another relevant field
- Expected graduation in December 2026 or May 2027
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Underwriting and cross selling across the department renewal portfolio and new business submissions
- Participate in agent marketing calls
- Engage in insurance policy renewals
- Update new business and renewals in Microsoft Excel
- Determine which program or market best meets the needs of agency clients
- Communicating loss notices and policy changes
- Working alongside senior leaders on special projects and attending client meetings
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
