2027 Underwriting Internship

Kinsale Management, Inc.; Kinsale; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Lunch & Learns

Shadowing across underwriting

Job summary

Kinsale Insurance offers a paid summer internship in underwriting, providing hands-on experience in research, data analysis, and sound judgment. The internship includes mentorship, weekly Lunch & Learns, and shadowing across underwriting divisions.

The role is onsite in Richmond, VA, with structured training and exposure to industry leaders. Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors pursuing a degree in finance, economics, or business with strong communication and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong problem‑solving and research abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Academic focus in risk management and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Researching and processing finance premium notices.
• Entering broker submissions accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Analyzing and processing loss run requests from brokers and policyholders.
• Preparing endorsements for audits and issuing them to brokers.
• Reviewing and assembling documentation for underwriting files.
• Completing other assigned projects to support underwriting teams.

Skills

Research abilities

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (finance, economics, business)

Job description

Corporate Office
Kinsale Insurance
2025 Staples Mill Rd
Richmond, VA 23230, USA

Description

Are you a rising junior or senior looking for hands‑on experience in insurance? Kinsale Insurance is offering a paid summer internship in underwriting — a career path built on research, data analysis, and sound judgment. This opportunity will give you exposure to the insurance industry, meaningful project work, and access to industry leaders.

About Kinsale Insurance

Kinsale Insurance is an excess and surplus (E&S) lines insurer headquartered in Richmond, VA. We pride ourselves on high-quality service, innovative solutions, and a culture that rewards initiative and collaboration. All of our underwriting is managed in-house at our new Richmond office.

What You’ll Do

A typical day as an Underwriting Intern may include:

• Researching and processing finance premium notices.
• Entering broker submissions accurately in a fast‑paced environment.
• Analyzing and processing loss run requests from brokers and policyholders.
• Preparing endorsements for audits and issuing them to brokers.
• Reviewing and assembling documentation for underwriting files.
• Completing other assigned projects to support underwriting teams.

Qualifications

A successful candidate has:

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree (finance, economics, business administration, or related).
• Strong problem‑solving and research abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

A compelling candidate also has:

• Academic focus in risk management and insurance.

Training & Development

• Weekly Lunch & Learns with leaders on career, technical, and industry topics.
• Dedicated mentor and team to guide your internship.
• Shadowing opportunities across multiple underwriting divisions.

Hiring Timeline

• Interviews: January – February 2027
• Offers extended after interviews
• Work hours: Onsite in Richmond, VA, Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as a part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgement, trustworthiness, or access to sensitive information.

Salary: $20 per hour

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