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Title: Summer Intern 

Location/Schedule: Chicago / Hybrid 

Classification: Full-Time / Non-exempt 

  

Who We Are: 

Old Republic is a leading specialty insurer that operates diverse property & casualty and title insurance companies. Founded in 1923 and a member of the Fortune 500, we are a leader in underwriting and risk management services for business partners across the United States and Canada. Our specialized operating companies are experts in their fields, enabling us to provide tailored solutions that set us apart. 

  

Position Overview: 

Old Republic is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic interns to join our 12–week Internship Program. This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various departments, develop professional skills, and build meaningful connections in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Interns will contribute to real projects, learn from experienced professionals, and gain insight into the operations and culture of our organization. 

 

Program Objectives: 

  • Provide interns with practical, hands-on experience in a professional setting.  
  • Develop key skills, including communication, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork and collaboration.  
  • Introduce interns to various aspects of the organization and potential career paths.  
  • Support interns in completing a capstone project and delivering a final presentation to stakeholders, demonstrating applied skills and strategic thinking. 

 

Essential Job Functions:  

  • Assist with day-to-day projects and tasks in the assigned department.  
  • Support cross-functional teams and collaborate on initiatives to drive business objectives.  
  • Participate in meetings, training, and professional development sessions.  
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support business operations and departmental needs. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program, or a recent graduate. 
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. 
  • Strong time management skills and prioritizing competing tasks to meet deadlines. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

 

Department Placement & Responsibilities:  

Interns will be placed in a designated business area based on interest and organizational need. Please rank the following department preferences from most preferred to least preferred. 

 

1. Actuarial (Chicago) 

  • Gain foundational understanding of Old Republic’s actuarial function and workflow 
  • Assist with loss data analysis to identify trends and patterns 
  • Support exposure data analysis used in pricing and reserving 
  • Help with actuarial modeling for new business and renewal submissions 

 

2. Internal Audit (Chicago) 

  • Assist with data migration and configuration activities within Workiva 
  • Support SOX testing through documentation review and control walkthroughs 
  • Participate in operational audits by helping gather data 

 

3. Data Analytics (Chicago) 

  • Support data collection, organization, and analysis using common data formats (CSV, JSON, Excel) and structured datasets 
  • Contribute to the development of dashboards or reports using introductory business intelligence tools 
  • Assist with basis SQL queries and help maintain relational database accuracy and data integrity 
  • Participate in data workflow activities, including ingestion, transformation, and documentation and repeatable processes 

 

4. Tax (Chicago) 

  • Assist with the preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns under the supervision of senior tax professionals. 
  • Conduct tax research using internal resources and online tax research tools to identify applicable tax laws, regulations, and guidance. 
  • Gain exposure to income tax accounting concepts 

 

5. Regulatory Compliance (Chicago) 

  • Participate in the development of Change Management for Laws and Regulatory workflow activities, including ingestion, transformation and documentation for any existing or new processes. 
  • Contribute to the development of dashboards/reporting by developing process guidance documentation and aids. 
  • Support data collection, organization, and analysis using common data formats (CSV, Excel, SQL, Smartsheet) and dataset cleansing. 

  

ORI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ORI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

 

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