Are you curious by nature? Do you enjoy managing relationships and employing your critical thinking skills? Underwriters perform a critical function of evaluating the acceptability of risk and determining appropriate pricing of insurance products. The Business Insurance Underwriting Professional Development Internship Program provides students with the amazing opportunity to gain exposure to this critical function at Travelers. The 10-week program provides qualified students with an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand commercial insurance underwriting experience, receive valuable on-the-job training and learn more about the property & casualty insurance industry from industry professionals. It is a potential pathway to our 12 month Underwriting Professional Development Program.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Within your assigned business unit, each intern will be given a designated coach and be expected to:
• Complete core assignments and training modules geared toward insurance and underwriting principles.
• Participate and complete self-paced professional development courses in time management, presentation skills and other key areas.
• Complete challenging and meaningful project work over the course of this program at the discretion of your manager. You may work independently or with other interns and will be asked to present your findings to local leadership.

Sample projects include:

· Territorial risk assessment to determine profitability and underwriting opportunities

· Business process analysis to determine underwriting gaps

• Engage in learning about other areas at Travelers such as Risk Control, Claims and related Corporate functions. Interns may also engage in Agency visits with Account Executives.
• Participate in the Enterprise Internship experience which includes Executive Speaker Series, Networking events and Intern Symposium for Rising Seniors.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree required.
• Approximate work availability from June through August (10-12 weeks) required.

Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge

• Because the Underwriting Development Internship Program is itself complex and dynamic, we welcome applicants that have a variety of majors, backgrounds and experiences. For the UPDP Internship, we are most interested in students who are serious about entering the insurance industry and who are excited about the prospect of making underwriting their future career choice.
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Undergraduate students completing their junior year by Spring of 2022
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Targeted Majors:
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Finance
• Liberal Arts (with business focus preferred)
• Management
• Marketing
• Risk Management and Insurance

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.