About the role#
The Business Insurance Underwriting Professional Development Program (BI UPDP) Internship is a 10-week summer program designed for students interested in a career in commercial insurance underwriting. You will gain first-hand experience evaluating risk and pricing insurance products while working alongside industry professionals. This internship serves as a potential pathway to our full-time Underwriting Professional Development Program.
What you'll do#
- Complete core training modules focused on insurance and underwriting principles.
- Work on meaningful projects assigned by your manager, which may include territorial risk assessments or business process analysis.
- Present your project findings to local leadership.
- Learn to use modern analytical and artificial intelligence tools while evaluating the accuracy and limitations of AI-assisted outputs.
- Participate in self-paced professional development courses covering time management and presentation skills.
- Explore other departments at Travelers, such as Claims and Risk Control, and join Account Executives on agency visits.
- Take part in the Enterprise Internship experience, including networking events, executive speaker series, and the Rising Senior Intern Symposium.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit or completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Liberal Arts, Management, Marketing, or Risk Management and Insurance.
- A preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work on-site for the duration of the internship.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time position.
- Compensation: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour, plus eligibility for performance-based cash incentive awards.
- Note: Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this role.
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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