Accounting & Claims Intern

Location: Edina, MN

About the role

Working with our reinsurance team in North America you’ll learn more about reinsurance broking, risk mitigation solutions, claims decision making and support our teams, doing real work for Howden Re's current and prospective clients.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to perform all reinsurance accounting functions for selected client accounts and provide backup coverage for other accounts as needed
• Work with the team to receive initial loss notices, loss status updates and proofs of loss from clients and forward to applicable reinsurers
• Confirm coverage under treaty; review contract wording for retention & limit, LAE treatment, loss reporting requirements, loss attachment basis, etc
• Prepare / review loss calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms
• Process claims transactions in accounting and claims system
• Track the status of reinsurer settlements

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in any subject, ideally with a focus on accounting
• Graduate in December 2027 or by June 2028
• Have a GPA of 3.0+
• Legally authorized to work in the US

Skills

• Able to clearly communicate thoughts and ideas both in writing and in person
• Able to handle multiple tasks and projects at the same time in a client service, deadline‑driven environment
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Pay close attention to detail, because every small detail matters

Benefits

A career that you define. We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community. Working at Howden Re: At Howden Re, we’re on a mission to do things differently. Our no silo approach, elite team, and clear focus on innovation and relentless execution means our clients are at the heart of all we do. As a big 4 global reinsurance broker, we deliberately avoid the one-size-fits-all approach, committing to creating bespoke solutions that address the unique challenges of a modern and dynamic marketplace. Our team is empowered to drive progress, creating opportunities for career and personal development, unlocking new value for clients, fostering long-term partnerships, and using the collective power of Howden to change how the world sees risk and insurance. When you join Howden Re, you become part of a vibrant and entrepreneurial workplace culture that prioritizes collaboration, ownership, and shared success. Here, your contributions will directly impact our mission to be the global partner of choice in reinsurance and strategic advisory. Be a part of Howden Re's exciting journey. Together, we are shaping the future of reinsurance.

Pay

$20/hr + overtime