Underwriting Internship (Summer 2026): Business Insurance Underwriting Professional Development Program (UPDP)

Travelers • Downers Grove, IL

81d • $24 - $25

About The Position

The Business Insurance Underwriting Professional Development Internship Program provides students with the amazing opportunity to gain exposure to the critical function of evaluating the acceptability of risk and determining appropriate pricing for insurance products. This 10-week program offers qualified students first-hand commercial insurance underwriting experience, valuable on-the-job training, and insights into the property and casualty insurance industry from professionals. It serves as a potential pathway to the 12-month Underwriting Professional Development Program (UPDP).

Requirements

• Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Undergraduate students completing their sophomore or junior year preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Targeted Majors: Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Liberal Arts (with business focus preferred), Management, Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Complete core assignments and training modules geared toward insurance and underwriting principles.
• Participate and complete self-paced professional development courses in time management, presentation skills, and other key areas.
• Complete challenging and meaningful project work over the course of this program at the discretion of your manager.
• Work independently or with other interns and present findings to local leadership.
• Engage in Agency visits with Account Executives.
• Participate in the Enterprise Internship experience which includes Executive Speaker Series, Networking events, and Intern Symposium for Rising Seniors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Performance-based cash incentive awards.
• Comprehensive benefits program including health coverage from the first day of employment.
• Diversity networks and employee-led organizations.
• Community involvement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees