About the role#
The Business Insurance Underwriting Professional Development Program Internship is a 10-week summer program. It offers students exposure to the property and casualty insurance industry. You will work with industry professionals to understand how underwriters evaluate risk and set pricing for insurance products. This role serves as a potential pathway to the full-time Underwriting Professional Development Program.
What you'll do#
- Complete training modules focused on insurance and underwriting principles.
- Participate in self-paced professional development courses covering time management and presentation skills.
- Execute project work, such as territorial risk assessments or business process analyses, and present your findings to local leadership.
- Learn to use modern analytical and artificial intelligence tools, applying critical thinking to evaluate AI-assisted outputs.
- Explore other corporate functions, including Risk Control and Claims.
- Engage in agency visits alongside Account Executives.
- Participate in the Enterprise Internship experience, including networking events, an Executive Speaker Series, and the Rising Senior Intern Symposium.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing or obtained a Bachelor's degree 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: Spokane Valley, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position ($25.00 - $26.00 per hour).
- Note: This position does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.
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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