About the role#
We are looking for an Underwriting Intern to join our team for the summer of 2027. This is a paid, part-time position based in Lexington, Kentucky. You will work on-site to gain hands-on experience in the insurance industry.
What you'll do#
- Learn our insurance coverages, contracts, and internal procedures.
- Make underwriting decisions and analyze the loss experience, financial conditions, and physical characteristics of risks.
- Become familiar with company manuals, forms, and endorsements.
- Communicate with independent agents and other employees through verbal and written channels.
- Gain a working knowledge of the various sections within the underwriting department.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in college, specifically entering your junior or senior year.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Finance.
- Ability to organize data, manage multiple tasks, and make independent decisions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to resolve complex issues.
- Interest in developing product knowledge through educational programs.
- Ability to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $18.00 per hour.
About Auto-Owners Insurance
Auto-Owners Insurance provides life, home, car, and business insurance through a network of independent agents. The company operates as a privately held organization and has been in business since 1916. It maintains its headquarters in Lansing, Michigan. The firm employs over 5,700 people and appears on the Fortune 500 list.
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