Environmental Underwriting Intern
Ascot’s Summer Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to learn about the insurance industry within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. While the internship is primarily focused on underwriting, interns will gain exposure to a wide range of functional areas across the company, including underwriting, claims, partnership engagement, reinsurance, legal and compliance, actuarial, operations, and IT. Interns will engage in hands-on learning, collaborate with experienced insurance professionals, and develop a comprehensive understanding of how these departments work together to assess risk and deliver client solutions.
Underwriting: Environmental
A Day in the Life of an Underwriting Intern May Include:
- Reviewing underwriting submissions for environmental coverage to analyze client documentation, and identifying key risk factors relating to pollution liability, regulatory compliance, and operational exposures
- Delivering special projects for the Environmental team on topics ranging from emerging exposures, liability trends, portfolio mix, and industry segmentation
- Researching industry benchmarks, claims data, and environmental regulations to support underwriting decisions
- Participating in environmental meetings with underwriters and claims specialists to discuss complex cases and pricing strategies
- Participating in ascend learning activities and training sessions
A Successful Underwriting Intern Has:
- Preferred majors: Risk Management and Insurance, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or other related fields
- Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program
- Expected undergraduate graduation year: 2027
- 0-2 years of working experience
- Active involvement in student organizations, campus initiatives, or leadership roles
Essential Skills and Competencies:
- General understanding of analytical and financial principles
- Basic knowledge of sustainability issues and current environmental legislation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with teams and external partners
- Effective time management and organizational skills to support multiple projects