Underwriting Summer Internship – Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

About Us

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Overview

Calling all college students! Planning to intern during the summer of 2027? Kick-off your career at Selective Insurance by joining our award-winning Ignite Internship program at our regional office in Charlotte, NC. The Ignite Internship Program is an 11-week, full-time experience that offers a sneak peek into the world of insurance. Level up your skills and knowledge by diving into your business area of choice. Throughout the program, you'll get a feel for the corporate environment with on-the-job assignments, team projects, exposure to senior leadership & executives, and even a community volunteer day. All of this and more will help you build meaningful relationships throughout the organization.

As an Underwriting Intern, you'll have a chance to build your business acumen by supporting the underwriting department's growth and profitability goals, making meaningful contributions to the business. Underwriting involves assessing risks and determining the terms of insurance policies, making it a critical function in the financial industry. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop analytical skills and gain insights into risk management, which are highly valued in many career paths.

Please note, this is a hybrid position, therefore, applicants must be within commuting distance of our Charlotte, NC location.

Responsibilities

• Pull key data elements in support of 2027 business planning.
• Engage in underwriting functions pertaining to the lifecycle of a policy; including new business quoting, issuing, renewal processing and endorsements.

Qualifications

• Must be a current college student to qualify (rising juniors and seniors preferred).
• Demonstrate an interest in learning about the insurance industry.
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is preferred but not required.
• College credit can be earned depending on your institution's requirements.
• High School Diploma required.
• Ideal internship candidates will be full-time undergraduate college Juniors or Seniors, with the ability to perform at a professional level.

Pay

USD $22.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.