About the role#
The Business Insurance Underwriting Professional Development Program is a 10-week summer internship. It offers students a look into commercial insurance underwriting. You will gain hands-on experience, receive on-the-job training, and learn about the property and casualty insurance industry. This role serves as a potential pathway to our full-time Underwriting Professional Development Program.
What you'll do#
- Complete core assignments and training modules focused on insurance and underwriting principles.
- Finish self-paced professional development courses in areas like time management and presentation skills.
- 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, while applying critical thinking to evaluate the quality and accuracy of AI-assisted outputs.
- Learn about other company functions such as Risk Control and Claims.
- Engage in agency visits with Account Executives.
- Participate in the Enterprise Internship experience, including speaker series, networking events, and the Rising Senior Intern Symposium.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing or have already obtained a Bachelor's degree.
- Preferred majors include Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, or Risk Management and Insurance. Liberal Arts degrees with a business focus are also welcome.
- A preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Location & details#
- Location: Richardson, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- Please note that we do not provide sponsorship 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.
How to get in at Travelers
Applying early at Travelers gives you a distinct advantage, as recruiters often review candidates before the applicant pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, ensuring you can submit your application among the first. This timing helps your profile stand out before the pile grows. You can also improve your response rates by reaching out to the right people. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the position or a referral. This approach moves your name beyond the automated queue and into the hands of a human who manages the hiring process.
