About the role#
The Underwriting Intern position at Burns & Wilcox is a 12-week paid program designed to build business, communication, and leadership skills. You will work 40 hours per week on-site in our Salt Lake City office. This role immerses you in a specialty underwriting team, where you will gain experience in commercial, personal, or professional insurance lines.
What you'll do#
- Participate in agent marketing calls and sit in on client meetings.
- Help manage insurance policy renewals.
- Track new business and renewals using Microsoft Excel.
- Analyze which programs or markets best fit the needs of agency clients.
- Communicate loss notices and policy changes.
- Collaborate with senior leaders on special projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate at an accredited university.
- A degree path in Risk Management and Insurance is strongly preferred, though we also accept Business, Finance, or other relevant fields.
- Expected graduation date in December 2027 or May 2028.
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Previous internship experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site, full-time.
About H.W. Kaufman Group
H.W. Kaufman Group operates in the financial services industry with a focus on insurance brokerage, underwriting, and claims. Founded in 1969, the firm provides services to insurance brokers, agents, and carriers. It maintains a presence through more than 60 offices across the globe. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and functions as a privately held organization.
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