About the role#
This is a 10-week internship program focused on professional growth within the insurance and reinsurance industry. You will work directly with the Assumed Reinsurance Accounting team to gain foundational experience in day-to-day operations. The program includes opportunities to hear from executive leaders, participate in networking events, and complete a project for your manager and mentor.
What you'll do#
- Learn the company's reinsurance accounting practices.
- Help process and prepare accounts.
- Analyze data and statistics.
- Review how contracts are set up in reinsurance systems.
- Work with other departments to build your knowledge of operations.
- Assist the team with special projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's program for Business, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong skills in analysis, quantitative work, and interpersonal communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Interest in accounting and learning niche reinsurance contract language.
- Ability to work in a team environment with changing priorities.
- You must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- We prefer candidates who have accounting experience, are rising seniors, and are local to the office.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site in New York City or Garden City, New York.
- Sponsorship for work authorization is not provided.
About Sompo
Sompo provides commercial and consumer property, casualty, and specialty insurance. The company operates as a global provider of insurance and reinsurance products. It maintains a workforce of 5,001 to 10,000 employees. The organization is based in Pembroke, Bermuda and was founded in 2001.
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