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. This role offers hands-on experience in risk evaluation and product pricing. It serves as a potential pathway into our full-time Underwriting Professional Development Program.
What you'll do#
- Complete core training modules focused on insurance and underwriting principles.
- Work on projects assigned by your manager, which may include territorial risk assessments or business process analysis.
- Present your findings to local leadership, either independently or as part of a team.
- Use modern analytical and artificial intelligence tools, while applying critical thinking to evaluate the accuracy of AI-assisted outputs.
- Learn about other corporate functions, including Risk Control and Claims.
- Attend agency visits with Account Executives.
- Participate in the Enterprise Internship experience, including networking events, executive speaker sessions, and the Rising Senior Intern Symposium.
- Complete self-paced professional development courses covering time management and presentation skills.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing or obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Risk Management and Insurance, or Liberal Arts.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work full-time during the program duration.
Location & details#
- Location: Braintree, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This position is paid.
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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