About the role#
As an Underwriting Optimization Analyst Intern, you will join our Rising Pioneer Program within the Commercial Underwriting team. You will support strategic growth by improving submission intake and managing workflows across our systems. This role involves documenting operational processes and identifying ways to reduce manual tasks so our underwriters can focus on writing and retaining profitable business. You will receive ongoing coaching and developmental feedback from our professionals throughout the term.
What you'll do#
- Support Commercial Property submission intake and administrative workflows.
- Document current processes, business requirements, handoffs, and operating procedures across GeoVera and SageSure systems.
- Analyze workflows to identify bottlenecks, data quality issues, and opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Assist with the implementation and scaling of an external AI-based submission intake solution.
- Track issues, action items, and milestones to support consistent workflow execution.
- Prepare reports and maintain spreadsheets to support operating and reporting discipline.
- Collaborate with underwriting, product, technology, and actuarial partners on process improvement.
- Develop recommendations that improve submission intake and underwriting capacity.
- Complete collaborative project work and an individual or team Capstone focused on a Commercial operational challenge.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate education in business, insurance, risk management, operations, analytics, information systems, or a related field.
- Graduation date in May 2027.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reasoning skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Capacity to organize details, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on commitments.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Preferred: Prior experience or coursework in insurance, underwriting, operations, or analytics.
- Preferred: GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Preferred: Experience documenting workflows or using spreadsheets for data analysis.
- Preferred: Familiarity with project tracking, continuous improvement, or AI automation tools.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship.
- Positions are located in Cheshire, Connecticut; Chicago, Illinois; or Tampa, Florida.
- The internship term is rolling.
About SageSure
SageSure is a residential property managing general underwriter based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on catastrophe-exposed markets across 16 states. It manages over 3.2 billion dollars in premium for 970,000 policyholders. The firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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