Summer Claims Intern
2026 Summer Claims Intern
Location: Farmington, CT
Program Overview
Allied World has an exciting opportunity for a law student looking to launch a career in the insurance industry. This summer 2026 claims internship combines experiential learning, individual mentoring and training that will provide the intern with a strong foundation for a future in insurance. The position will be located in Farmington, Connecticut.
The intern will have the opportunity to learn from leaders in claims about various lines of business including, but not limited to, employment practices liability, cyber, errors and omissions, directors and officers, general casualty, medical malpractice and programs. The intern will also learn about other critical functions and departments including actuarial, underwriting, operations, and business development.
Program Components
- Gain an understanding of Allied World, our history, our mission who we are in the market and our value propositions
- Learn the basics of claim handling from claim inception through resolution
- Interact with our partners and clients including insureds, brokers and defense counsel
- Engage with senior management
- Create and develop a network of Allied World employees through your experience
- Learn from other parts of the organization: underwriting, actuarial, operations, compliance, legal, IT, risk management, loss control
Intern Skills and Knowledge Requirements
- Enrollment in law school with a demonstrated interest in insurance law
- Proven leadership skills through extracurricular activities, internships, or work experience
- Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical skills to maneuver through problems and challenges
- Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, builds constructive and effective relationships, uses diplomacy and tact
- Action Oriented: High energy and focus. Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Written and Verbal Communication: Ability to write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of different communication settings and styles
- Detail Oriented and Organized: Ability to orchestrate multiple activities to accomplish a goal
- Career Ambition: Makes things happen for themselves. Strong desire to learn the insurance industry business
- Business acumen: Knows how businesses work, knowledgeable of business processes and procedures
- Adapting to Change: Effectively cope with change, ability to shift gears quickly
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis
Compensation
Rate: $30.00/hr
Our Business
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Limited and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.
Our generous benefits package includes Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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