About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship lasting 10 to 12 weeks. You will gain exposure to the insurance industry while assisting home office leadership and field consultants. You will work within a team to support specialist disciplines, including property, casualty services, and forensics or industrial hygiene labs. The position requires 40 hours of work per week.
What you'll do#
- Visit client locations to conduct risk evaluations and identify potential hazards.
- Recommend ways for clients to mitigate, reduce, or prevent losses.
- Research technical information to support current service efforts.
- Shadow experienced staff on co-surveys to develop your own consulting skills.
- Collaborate with teams across Underwriting, Claims, and other business partners.
- Complete a Capstone project and deliver a presentation to senior management.
- Manage your daily assignments to ensure they are completed on time.
What you'll need#
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher in a relevant degree program, such as Environmental Health and Safety, Kinesiology, Chemistry, or Civil and Industrial Engineering. Students in Social Science and Humanities with an interest in this field are also encouraged to apply.
- Current enrollment as a returning student with completed related work studies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to give presentations.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and general business software.
- A desire to learn quickly and adapt to changing tasks.
- The ability to work independently and build professional relationships.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in either Richardson, Texas, or Hartford, Connecticut.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting in October.
- This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
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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