2027 Summer Internship (Technical)

Palomar Holdings, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 8,927,000 - 12,398,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Holdings, Inc. invites qualified students to join our Summer Internship Program in Chicago, IL, with opportunities across Data & Analytics, Product Management, Software Engineering, Automation & Process Improvement, and Technology Operations & Infrastructure.

The 9-week program runs June through August and offers hands-on experience in a hybrid work environment. Interns will gain exposure to engineering, analytics, and product teams, work on meaningful projects, and present their

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student (preferred majors: Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, Economics or Finance).
• Minimum of 8 weeks availability (opportunity to extend to 10 weeks).
• Hybrid work environment – ability to work in the office and from home.

Responsibilities

• Support development, testing, or maintenance of reports, dashboards, data models, or product features.
• Assist with automation, tooling, or process-improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and analytics teams on system or product enhancements.
• Perform data validation, quality assurance, and analysis to support business decisions.
• Document technical processes, standards, and definitions for team reference.
• Present findings, recommendations, or product updates to stakeholders.

Education

Undergraduate major (Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, Economics or Finance)

Job description

About this position

Why choose Palomar?

Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers.Palomar welcomes the best and brightest to our thriving team. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Palomar is building a dynamic and diverse team.

Join a company built on a culture of agility, innovation and authenticity that delivers peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses impacted by adversity.

Primary Location: La Jolla, CA with additional locations in select national offices including, Edina, MN, Chicago, IL, Mandeville, LA

Summer Internship Program Description:

The Palomar Summer Internship Program provides college students and early career professionals with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on, technical experience exploring a career in the insurance industry. Summer Interns will be exposed to various tasks and responsibilities within multiple technical departments at Palomar. As a growing Property & Casualty insurance organization, interns will contribute to meaningful assignments and projects that make an impact on Palomar’s growth. The program runs from June through August.

Palomar Technical Department Opportunities: Interns will have the opportunity to join one technical department for the full 9-week internship. Technical departments that could be explored include but are not limited to:

• Data & Analytics
• Product Management
• Software Engineering
• Automation & Process Improvement
• Technology Operations & Infrastructure

What will you do:

Depending on department placement, a Palomar’s Technical Intern’s responsibility may include:

• Supporting the development, testing, or maintenance of reports, dashboards, data models, or product features
• Assisting with automation, tooling, or process-improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual work
• Collaborating with engineering, product, and analytics teams on system or product enhancements
• Performing data validation, quality assurance, and analysis to support business decisions
• Documenting technical processes, standards, and definitions for team reference
• Presenting findings, recommendations, or product updates to stakeholders

What to expect day to day:

• Collaboration with fellow Palomar Interns and Team Members
• Hands-on experience within the department
• Leadership guidance and career growth
• Exposure to analytical, strategic and tactical responsibilities
• Professional Development and Workshops weekly
• Palomar is a Hybrid work environment which means we will support a blended approach of working remotely and coming into the office on a regular agreed upon cadence. You will be required to be in the office for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Internship Project

At the end of the Program, all summer interns will present an overview of their Internship Project(s). The final presentation is an opportunity for interns to share their internship experience with fellow interns and Palomar team members. It also provides a way to assess the overall internship program and enhance it for the future. Additional information will be shared during orientation.

What we are looking for:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate (junior or senior year), a graduate student, pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university (preferred majors in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, Economics, or Finance)
• Minimum of 8 weeks availability to join the program with the opportunity to expand to 10 weeks.
• Have a passion to grow in a specific department.
• Have maintained an exceptional grade point average in college.
• Hybrid Work Environment - Ability to work in the office and from your home.
• Preference of having passed at least 1 actuarial exam.
• Offers will be finalized by February 2027
• Build strong relationships through transparency, trust, and respect for each other.
• Work in an agile environment, with a resilient mindset to find creative solutions to challenges.
• Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality.
• Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.
• Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.
• Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you'll enjoy a career with Palomar!

Diversity at Palomar

At Palomar, we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We have built an open culture that celebrates the diversity of our workforce, while actively championing equality and inclusion practices that make us a company people want to work with and work for.

We believe that diversity, equality and inclusion yields greater organizational creativity and productivity, which helps us serve our customers and partners more effectively. Delivering on our diversity commitment returns greater value to our shareholders and ultimately makes a positive impact to the communities in which we do business and to the people who live in them

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Accommodations:

Palomar will consider reasonable accommodations to ensure a qualified applicant with a disability can be considered for the position. Palomar will also consider necessary modifications to the physical work environment, or to the way a job is usually performed, so an individual with a disability can perform the essential functions of the position. Additional accommodations will be considered that enable an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment like those that are enjoyed by other employees without disabilities.

For more information about our company, visit us at www.plmr.com. Palomar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No phone calls or agency solicitation please

The above pay range is for all US-based roles based on function and level, benchmarked against companies of similar size and scope. To be compliant with local legislation as well as provide greater transparency to candidates, we disclose salary ranges on all job postings regardless of the desired job location. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and the opportunity for annual long-term incentive stock grants. In addition, we offer a highly competitive benefits package. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and qualifications, and may vary from the amounts listed above