Intern, Executive & Professional Underwriting

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company in Toronto, ON offers a four-month paid Summer Internship in Executive & Professional Underwriting. The role provides hands-on exposure to commercial underwriting, risk assessment, and policy structuring in a North America-wide team.

You will learn fundamentals of underwriting across D&O, E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Crime/Fidelity, and Cyber, while collaborating with senior underwriters and cross-functional partners to support underwriting decisions.

Qualifications

• Interest in insurance, underwriting, or related field.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in math, statistics, and financial principles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to evaluate and underwrite risk across D&O, E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Crime/Fidelity, Cyber.
• Support underwriting decisions with data and actuarial tools.
• Collaborate with experienced underwriters and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in real-world projects impacting customers and business.
• Collaborate with BHSI Interns across North America.

Skills

Underwriting

Data analytics

Analytical

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Relevant degree (Business/Finance/Risk Management/Economics/Accounting/Actuarial Science)

Job description

Intern, Executive & Professional Underwriting

Toronto, ON | North America

Salary Range: $21 To $24 Hourly

Who We Are:

At BHSI, we believe in empowering our customers to navigate a world full of uncertainty. Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance plays a vital role in helping individuals and businesses manage risk by transferring potential financial losses to insurers. At the heart of this process is the underwriter—a key decision-maker who evaluates risk and crafts insurance solutions that protect what matters most.

As a P&C Underwriting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in assessing risk, structuring policies, collaborating with internal and external partners, and managing a business portfolio. This is your opportunity to gain experience, enhance your skills, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a team that’s transforming the insurance industry.

BHSI is building a forever business, and we want you to consider being a part of it!

We are seeking a motivated and curious individual to join ourExecutive and Professional practice as aSummer Intern. This four-month paid internship offers a deep dive into the world of commercial underwriting.

You will:

• Learn how to evaluate and underwrite risk while gaining exposure to: Directors and Officers Liability (D&O), Errors & Omissions Liability (E&O), Employment Practices Liability (EPL), Fiduciary Liability, Crime/Fidelity Insurance, and Cyber Insurance, and actuarial science.
• Gain exposure to the insurance lifecycle and the broader commercial market, along with utilizing data and actuarial tools and processes to support underwriting decision making.
• Collaborate with experienced underwriters and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in real-world projects that impact our customers and business.
• Collaborate with BHSI Interns across North America.

You will be part of a dynamic and supportive underwriting team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Your work will directly contribute to protecting our clients’ assets and ensuring the profitability of our portfolio.

What You will Learn:

• Fundamentals of commercial insurance.
• Risk assessment and pricing strategies.
• Industry trends and market dynamics.
• Teamwork and communication in a professional setting.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Interest in insurance, underwriting, data analytics or pursuing a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Accounting, Actuarial Science).
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in math, statistics, probability and financial principles, good understanding of financial markets and analysis.
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and eager to learn.

Attributes & Values:

• Strategic thinking and critical analysis.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Embodies respect and integrity.
• Passion for excellence and continuous improvement.

BHSI Offers:

The hourly range for this position is $21/hour - $24/hour. A candidates’ compensation is determined by their relevant skills and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

BHSI complies with Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and has a process in place that provides accommodations for job applicants and teammates with disabilities (upon request).

This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.

We do not employ AI or automated tools to filter, assess, or select candidates.