COMPANY SUMMARY

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

JOB CATEGORY

Risk Control

TARGET OPENINGS

1

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Travelers has built a solid reputation as a leading insurance company and employs some of the most talented, passionate people in the industry and provides endless opportunities for those willing to reach for them. With over 105 years of experience in property risk control and safety management, plus leading industrial hygiene, fire and forensics laboratories, Travelers Risk Control has the expertise to provide customers with recommendations to help control hazards and reduce risks of property damage or injury. If you’re driven and passionate about what you do and work each day to make an impact, you might be interested in an opportunity with Travelers.

This position is available in Hartford CT. Subsidized apartments are available for students who live beyond a commutable distance (50 miles) from Hartford, CT. Housing assistance is not available for all other locations. Positions are available early June through the end of the summer. This 10-12 week, paid position is an in-person experience.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern will work closely with Property Management and Specialists, primarily in the fields of fire prevention and protection, with a focus on research projects and assignments. The intern will have the opportunity to regularly shadow local Risk Control Consultants and will be able to apply classroom fire protection knowledge practically by assisting with field surveys, writing reports and developing risk improvement recommendations.

PROPERTY INTERN POSITION

Internship responsibilities and activities involve working within a team environment and may focus on any of the following:

• Assisting in preparing, conducting, and completing risk evaluations of client locations, determining the potential property related hazards and risk factors to be considered in risk selection, identifying uncontrolled hazards and making appropriate recommendations, consulting with clients on ways to control hazards to help them reduce, mitigate, or prevent loss
• Researching losses, emerging issues or new technology and applying that information to support current risk control initiatives
• Attending co-surveys with experienced Risk Control staff to learn and develop consulting skills
• Collaborating with Underwriting, Claim, Clients, BI Business Partners and other Risk Control staff
• Ensuring timely completion of assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned
• The internship will conclude with a Capstone project and presentation to senior management on a relevant Risk Control topic

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• GPA of 3.0 or higher in a relevant degree program: Engineering, Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology or related field
• Seeking students actively pursuing a degree with an expected graduation date of December 2022 or later (rising Senior is preferred)

JOB SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards
• Leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation abilities
• Strong self-awareness, interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities
• Effective organizational skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Propensity and desire to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to change
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software
• Available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/ .

The Travelers Companies, Inc. is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home, and business. Travelers prides themselves on helping customers manage risk before a claim occurs — and responding with speed, professionalism, and compassion when claims do happen. Through challenging work in a fast-paced atmosphere, they provide student and graduates with a rewarding experience that will keep them moving.