Brokerage Internship - Chicago, IL

Amwins Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Amwins Group is offering a Summer 2027 Brokerage Internship in Chicago, IL. You will gain hands-on experience across brokerage, underwriting, client services, and analytics, while applying classroom knowledge to real insurance scenarios.

Ideal candidates are full‑time students pursuing Risk Management & Insurance, Business, Finance, Sales, or related fields with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and strong communication and analytical skills. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is expected.

Qualifications

• Students enrolled at an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• As an intern, you will work with professionals and contribute to real business initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Risk Management & Insurance, Business, Finance, Sales, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Amwins, we succeed together. Our internship program was recognized as one of the 2026 RISE Elite 50 Internships , and it reflects what we believe: great careers start with great experiences. That's why we've built a culture centered around collaboration, mentorship, and growth.

At Amwins, students are given the opportunity to contribute in meaningful ways, learn from experienced industry professionals, and gain exposure to the business from day one.

Interns will gain hands‑on industry experience, participate in professional development opportunities, and work alongside experienced professionals on real business initiatives.

Along the way, Interns will strengthen key professional skills and develop the confidence to grow into future leaders at Amwins

Why Amwins?

We' re not just a company - we're a culture. At Amwins, we:

• Invest in our people through education, development, and mentorship
• Celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Give back through the Amwins Foundation and Summer of Service
• Are 43% employee-owned - because we believe in shared success

Whether you’re exploring career options or ready to dive into the insurance world, Amwins is the place to start.

Kickoff your journey with aSummer 2027 Brokerage Internship inChicago, IL

What You’ll Do

As an intern, you’ll:

• Work alongside professionals who are passionate about what they do
• Gain exposure to different areas of the insurance industry - from brokerage and underwriting to client services and analytics
• Apply classroom knowledge to real business scenarios
• Contribute to projects that matter and make an impact
• Build relationships with mentors, teammates, and leaders across Amwins

What You’ll Gain

• A deeper understanding of the risk management insurance market
• Hands‑on experience that helps you test career paths without long‑term commitment
• A network of professionals and peers who support your growth
• Core skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork - all essential for any career

Tasks & Responsibilities

Your day-to-day may include, but is not limited to:

• Assisting with data entry, analysis, and reporting for client accounts
• Supporting underwriting and/or brokerage teams with documentation and research
• Contributing to the comparison of insurance quotes across multiple markets to identify competitive options
• Participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Helping prepare presentations and client deliverables
• Networking professionals across departments to learn about different roles

Who We’re Looking For

• Students enrolled at an accredited college or university
• Pursuing a degree in Risk Management & Insurance, Business, Finance, Sales, or a related field
• Recommended GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Students who are curious, driven, and eager to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Pursuant to Illinois regulation, the compensation range for this position is as stated and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses. $20-21 an hour

Pursuant to Illinois regulation, the compensation range for this position is as stated and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

$20 - $21 USD

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Amwins Group's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.