Intern, Middle & Large Commercial Underwriting - Clinton, NY
The Middle Market Underwriting internship program is designed to prepare college students for a career in underwriting.
Expectations:
- Achieve standards established for success in the program by completing daily assignments; plan and prioritize work activities to achieve desired results within necessary time frames
- Actively participate by asking questions, volunteering answers, and assisting teammates as appropriate
- Participate fully with the other interns on any group/team activities, as assigned by the manager
- Effectively use on-line resources, automation tools, and computer software packages
- Assist in coordinating sales-process for market-facing staff
- Utilize analytical skill to assist in quantifying risk for middle and large commercial businesses
- Continuously develop and strengthen the skills required for success in the underwriting position
What’s in it for you?
- Assigned to a challenging work experience to develop analytical, technical and leadership skills and build industry knowledge
- Attend weekly business meetings and personal development workshops as well as meet regularly meet with your manager and peer mentor
- Successful interns are offered full-time employment into the Middle Large Commercial Underwriting trainee program
Qualifications:
- Students expecting to graduate in December 2023 / May 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Economics, Marketing, or Liberal Arts with minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred
- Must have a record of high achievement, analytical thinking, self-motivation, relationship building and a solid work ethic
- Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze and reason through complex problems and make sound recommendations in a fast-paced environment
- High energy self-starter, good decision maker with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Solid time management skills
- Computer savvy- experience with MS office suite
- Competitive nature and strong desire to win