Commercial Underwriting Intern - Summer 2027

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance is seeking a Commercial Underwriting Intern in Indianapolis to gain hands-on experience with underwriting activities for Commercial Auto and Businessowners lines. You will support renewals, endorsements, quotes, and other underwriting transactions while analyzing market opportunities and industry trends.

Interns will work alongside experienced underwriters on meaningful projects to enhance underwriting guidelines, processes, and risk evaluation.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Willingness to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to learn new systems, technology, and processes quickly.
• Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and evaluating complex situations.
• Confidence sharing ideas, offering recommendations, and making decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriting activities for Commercial Auto and Businessowners lines of business.
• Support the completion of policy renewals, endorsements, quotes, and other underwriting transactions.
• Analyze market opportunities and industry trends.
• Participate in special projects involving underwriting guidelines, process improvements, and emerging business opportunities.
• Review claim data and assist in developing recommendations for policy or procedural enhancements.
• Evaluate underwriting materials and resources to ensure they are current, accurate, and effective.
• Collaborate with underwriting professionals and gain exposure to business decision-making.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Independence

Learning agility

Curiosity

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

High School or better

Job description

Description

As a Commercial Underwriting Intern, you may:

• Assist with underwriting activities for Commercial Auto and Businessowners lines of business.

• Support the completion of policy renewals, endorsements, quotes, and other underwriting transactions.

• Analyze market opportunities and industry trends.

• Participate in special projects involving underwriting guidelines, process improvements, and emerging business opportunities.

• Review claim data and assist in developing recommendations for policy or procedural enhancements.

• Evaluate underwriting materials and resources to ensure they are current, accurate, and effective.

• Collaborate with underwriting professionals and gain exposure to business decision-making.

Internship Focus

This internship is designed to provide exposure to the commercial underwriting process, helping interns develop an understanding of risk evaluation, insurance operations, and strategic decision-making. Interns will work alongside experienced underwriters while contributing to meaningful projects that support business objectives and customer needs.

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience in commercial insurance underwriting.

• Exposure to risk analysis and business decision-making.

• Opportunities to strengthen analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Experience working on real-world projects that influence underwriting strategy and operations.

• Professional development through collaboration with experienced insurance professionals.

• Insight into career opportunities within the commercial insurance industry.

Desired Majors

Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in:

• Risk Management & Insurance, Business, or related fields of study

Preferred Skills & Characteristics

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

• A willingness to work independently and take initiative.

• The ability to learn new systems, technology, and processes quickly.

• Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Comfort navigating ambiguity and evaluating complex situations.

• Confidence sharing ideas, offering recommendations, and making decisions.

• Interest in solving challenges and approaching problems from multiple perspectives.

Join our team and gain hands-on experience evaluating risk, solving complex business challenges, and developing the analytical and professional skills that drive successful careers in commercial underwriting.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Part-Time

225 S East St

Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46202