Semester Intern, Underwriting

Responsibilities

• Participates in training and shadowing opportunities to learn the underwriting process for Berkley Public Entity renewal business, including account review, risk evaluation, pricing considerations, and adherence to underwriting guidelines
• Assists underwriting team members with gathering, organizing, and reviewing account information, documentation, and data needed to support renewal underwriting activities
• Applies research, analytical, and critical thinking skills to support basic underwriting analysis and develop an understanding of public entity insurance exposures
• Learns how underwriting interacts with other departments, including claims, actuarial, and operations to support effective account servicing and business decisions
• Manages assigned tasks and deadlines in a professional manner while balancing academic responsibilities and a part-time semester schedule
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program with a focus in Risk Management, Business, Insurance, Finance, or a related major preferred
• Rising Junior or Senior preferred
• GPA of 3.0 and above preferred
• No prior insurance or underwriting work experience required
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Able to assess priorities, manage deadlines, and follow through on assigned tasks
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively with a team in a professional office environment
• Interest in insurance and underwriting preferred
• Coursework or knowledge in insurance, business, finance, or risk management is preferred

Skills

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related business applications

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $25 – $25 Berkley
• Comprehensive and competitive employee health benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment/Travel and Additional Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Holidays)
• Groups wellness program
• Industry-related education and exams
• Industry-related tuition assistance