Claims Intern: Hands-on Insurance Experience

Westfield-Insurance; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Lunch & Learn

Networking opportunities

Paid internship

Job summary

Westfield Specialty Internship Program in Berkeley Heights, NJ offers a paid 10-week summer internship in the Claims, IT, and Operations areas. The program provides classroom and on-the-job training, mentor support, and exposure to senior leaders, with opportunities for full-time employment discussions post-graduation.

You will work onsite four days a week, earn $25 per hour, and gain hands-on experience across claims processes, regulatory knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration within a

Qualifications

• Currently matriculated student enrolled at a 4 year college or university pursuing either a Bachelors or Masters degree (required).
• Strong GPA preferred (Minimum GPA of 3.2 required).
• Strong interpersonal skills, including strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the intake and setup of new claims in internal systems.
• Review loss notices and verify the completeness and accuracy of documentation.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical claim files, ensuring all relevant documents are properly stored.
• Assist with gathering and summarizing key claim information (e.g., timelines, policy terms, limits, and exclusions).
• Review and summarize relevant contracts, policies, or legal documents under the guidance of a claims examiner.
• Liaise with underwriters, legal counsel and internal stakeholders to request additional claim-related information.
• Participate in claim review meetings or status calls with claims adjusters, legal teams, and risk managers.
• Input claim details into claims management systems and update claim status as required.
• Help identify and correct data inconsistencies or errors in claims files.
• Track deadlines for litigation or investigation milestones (e.g., response dates, settlement discussions).
• Learn the end-to-end claims lifecycle in specialty lines, including FNOL, investigation, coverage determination, litigation, and resolution.
• Shadow professionals across different departments to understand cross-functional operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Digital savvy

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in progress

Job description

Westfield Specialty Internship Program in Berkeley Heights, NJ offers a paid 10-week summer internship in the Claims, IT, and Operations areas. The program provides classroom and on-the-job training, mentor support, and exposure to senior leaders, with opportunities for full-time employment discussions post-graduation.

You will work onsite four days a week, earn $25 per hour, and gain hands-on experience across claims processes, regulatory knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration within a