Underwriting Intern

National Indemnity Company•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere? Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that. National Indemnity Company (NICO) is one of the leading property/casualty members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, boasting the highest possible financial strength rating by A.M. Best. Located in Omaha, NE and backed by a wealth of experience, National Indemnity Company offers one of the widest selections of commercial insurance products in the industry and the stability that agents and insureds have depended on for decades. During this internship, the student will gain: Knowledge of fundamental concepts of insurance (including coverages & pricing) An understanding of basic commercial auto insurance underwriting. Founded in 1940, National Indemnity Company (NICO) has become one of the leading property & casualty members of the Berkshire Hathaway Group of insurance companies, offering one of the widest selections of commercial insurance products in the industry and the highest possible financial strength rating by A.M. Best an A++XV rating. With the added diversity of three owned agencies, Northern States Agency, Pacific Gateway Insurance Agency, and Ringwalt & Lieshe Co., our employees embody the strength, stability, and integrity National Indemnity Company stands for. Joining our innovative corporate structure meshing “large company” benefits with a comfortable, “small company” atmosphere at our home office or at one of our owned agencies, your coworkers become family. We value our employees and what’s important to them – whether healthy living or philanthropy. We believe in investing in and encouraging our employees’ total well-being yields dividends time and time again.

Requirements

Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Major in business, math, or equivalent
Work with detail and accuracy
Knowledge of basic math
Excellent grammar, proofreading and written communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Evaluating risk acceptability based on driver quality, loss history, and overall business operations
Identifying and communicating potential problems to lead underwriter(s)
Communicating pricing decisions to agents and answer questions

Benefits

retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%
Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents
a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally
100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program
subsidized downtown parking
competitive time off policies including parental leave
an Employee Assistance program
health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education
complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym
robust wellness program
low-cost downtown parking
numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals
Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development
online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health