About the role#
The Business Insurance Underwriting Professional Development Program 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 evaluating risk and determining pricing for insurance products. It serves as a potential pathway to the 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 covering 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.
- Learn to use analytical and artificial intelligence tools while critically evaluating the quality and accuracy of AI-assisted outputs.
- Gain exposure to Risk Control, Claims, and other corporate functions.
- Potentially shadow Account Executives during agency visits.
- Participate in the Enterprise Internship experience, including networking events, the Executive Speaker Series, and the Rising Senior Intern Symposium.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit or completion of a Bachelor's degree.
- Academic background in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance, or Liberal Arts with a business focus.
- Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Location & details#
- Location: Independence, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
- 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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