About the role#
This is a 12-week paid summer internship program based in our San Francisco office. You will work 40 hours per week, on-site, as part of a specialty underwriting team. The role focuses on building your business and communication skills through hands-on experience in commercial, personal, or professional lines of insurance.
What you'll do#
- Join agent marketing calls and sit in on client meetings.
- Help with the insurance policy renewal process.
- Track new business and renewals using Microsoft Excel.
- Identify the best programs or markets to meet the needs of agency clients.
- Communicate loss notices and policy changes.
- Collaborate with senior leaders on special projects.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as an undergraduate student at an accredited university.
- A degree path in Risk Management and Insurance, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- An expected graduation date in December 2027 or May 2028.
- Technical skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Previous internship experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- 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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