About the role#
This technical internship offers students and early career professionals hands-on experience within the insurance industry. You will join one of our technical departments, such as Data & Analytics, Product Management, Software Engineering, or Technology Operations, for a 9-week program. You will contribute to projects that support our growth as a Property & Casualty insurer.
What you'll do#
- Support the development, testing, or maintenance of reports, dashboards, data models, or product features.
- Assist with automation, tooling, or process-improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and analytics teams on system or product enhancements.
- Perform data validation, quality assurance, and analysis to support business decisions.
- Document technical processes, standards, and definitions.
- Present findings, recommendations, or product updates to stakeholders.
- Complete and present an overview of your internship project at the end of the program.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate (junior or senior year) or graduate student.
- Preferred majors include Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
- Minimum of 8 weeks availability, with the option to expand to 10 weeks.
- A strong academic record with an exceptional grade point average.
- Preference for candidates who have passed at least one actuarial exam.
- A genuine interest in growing within a specific technical department.
Location & details#
- Locations: La Jolla, California; Edina, Minnesota; or Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: This is a hybrid role. You will be required to work in the office for a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June through August).
- Compensation: This is a paid, full-time hourly position at $19 per hour.
- Note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About Palomar
Palomar is a specialty insurance provider founded in 2014. Based in La Jolla, California, the company employs between 201 and 500 people. It serves residential and commercial clients across categories including earthquake, casualty, and crop insurance. The business focuses on markets that are often underserved by other providers.
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