Underwriting Intern

Berkley • Hartford, CT

48d

About The Position

Berkley Small Business Solutions (BSB) is committed to providing small business customers with the next generation of small business solutions, including offering operational, underwriting, and marketing opportunities. We offer insurance products to Small Business Owners for transportation and other main street businesses. We leverage underwriting expertise, data, and analytics, and automation for risk assessment, selection, pricing retention. We champion our customers, distribution always seeking a smarter way to provide a more efficient and better user experience. We are a proud member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the largest commercial lines property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States. With the resources of a large Fortune 500® corporation and the flexibility of a small company, we exclusively work with select independent agents to bring technology solutions that help them build their business. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Lines Underwriting Intern to join our team. This internship is a great opportunity to learn the basics of underwriting and gain exposure to the insurance or financial services industry. Key functions will include but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree
• Interest in learning about risk, insurance, or financial services.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Positive attitude and willingness to ask questions
• Creative, solution-oriented thinker
• Ability to present findings and results of projects to a broad range of staff and executives

Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment & Analysis: Assist underwriters in reviewing applications and identifying key risk factors for commercial property and casualty lines.
• Data-Driven Insights: Support data analysis initiatives to improve pricing accuracy and underwriting efficiency.
• Underwriting Documentation: Prepare and maintain accurate policy records, endorsements, and reports for internal and regulatory compliance.
• Project Participation: Contribute to special projects focused on process improvement, automation, efficiency, and portfolio performance.
• Learning & Development: Participate in training sessions and workshops to build technical underwriting skills and industry knowledge

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern