About the role#
The Business Insurance Underwriting Professional Development Program (BI UPDP) Internship is a 10-week summer program designed to introduce students to commercial insurance underwriting. This full-time, paid position serves as a potential pathway to our full-time Underwriting Professional Development Program. You will gain first-hand experience in risk evaluation and product pricing while working alongside industry professionals.
What you'll do#
- Complete training modules focused on core insurance and underwriting principles.
- Work on projects assigned by your manager, which may include territorial risk assessments or business process analysis.
- Present your project findings to local leadership.
- Use modern analytical and artificial intelligence tools to support your work.
- Evaluate the quality and accuracy of AI-assisted outputs using critical thinking.
- Complete self-paced professional development courses in areas such as time management and presentation skills.
- Learn about corporate functions including Risk Control and Claims.
- Accompany Account Executives on agency visits.
- Participate in the Enterprise Internship experience, including networking events and the Rising Senior Intern Symposium.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit or completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance, or Liberal Arts.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work on-site in Houston, Texas.
- Authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
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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