Underwriting Intern -Employee Benefits
Why Join Marshall+Sterling?
At Marshall+Sterling, you’re not just joining a company — you’re joining an inclusive culture built on integrity, impact, and people-first values. Your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your work helps shape a more secure future for all.
As a 100% employee-owned company with roots dating back to 1864, Marshall+Sterling offers the strength of a time-tested organization and the energy of an ownership-driven culture. Guided by our mission to empower clients to predict, prepare for, and preempt risk, we are relentlessly focused on helping people and businesses protect what matters most — so they can move forward with confidence. Our vision of creating a future that’s safer and more secure drives everything we do.
Innovation is not optional here — it's imperative. We constantly seek better, smarter ways to serve our clients and improve as a company. Collaboration is at our core, because we know we are stronger together — across teams, with our clients, and in the communities we serve. Our employee-owners are not only valued and empowered, but also directly invested in our collective success.
This position will be based out of Marshall+Sterling’s Poughkeepsie Office.
Gain hands-on exposure to the underwriting function while learning how insurance decisions are evaluated, risks are assessed, and operations are supported across the organization. This internship offers a behind-the-scenes look at how underwriting teams collaborate with agencies, maintain compliance, and use data and systems to support the business.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and learning by doing in a fast-paced professional environment.
Throughout the internship, you’ll support a variety of projects and activities, including:
- Conducting competitor and market research
- Participating in agency visits and meetings
- Supporting system user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Assisting with lead research through the MyEdge system
- Supporting underwriting processes and core system workflows
- Maintaining accurate documentation and tracking progress
What you’ll discover as a M+S Intern:
- Mentorship + Support
- Professional Development
- Collaborative learning and growth
- Community Service Opportunity
- So much more!
Requirements
- Enrolled in a relevant degree program.
- Working knowledge of basic office procedures, Internet, and Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work effectively and relate well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- High level of organizational ability with attention to detail.
Submit your application here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/986ED8A2C58073114FCB1F8B9F432462/jobs/11354