About the role#
The Business Insurance Underwriting Professional Development Internship is a 10-week program designed for students interested in a career in insurance. You will gain first-hand experience in commercial underwriting, receive on-the-job training, and learn about the property and casualty insurance industry. This role serves as a potential pathway to the full-time Underwriting Professional Development Program.
What you'll do#
- Complete training modules and core assignments focused on insurance and underwriting principles.
- Finish self-paced professional development courses in areas like presentation skills and time management.
- Work on independent or team projects and present your findings to local leadership.
- Use modern analytical and artificial intelligence tools to evaluate risk and assess the quality of AI-assisted outputs.
- Learn about other company functions including Risk Control and Claims.
- Join agency visits with Account Executives.
- Participate in the Enterprise Internship experience, which includes networking events and an executive speaker series.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit or completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Marketing.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Location & details#
- Location: Overland Park, Kansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $25.00 to $26.00 per hour.
About Travelers
Travelers provides property and casualty insurance for individuals and businesses. The company offers coverage for homes, vehicles, and commercial assets. Founded in 1853, it maintains a presence in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The firm employs approximately 37,598 people and is headquartered in New York.
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