Commercial Underwriting Trainee — GL, Excess & Inland Marine

IFG Companies; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Vacation and PTO

Job summary

IFG Companies in Hartford, CT hosts an Underwriter Trainee program designed for recent graduates seeking a career in commercial underwriting across GL, Excess and Inland Marine. The structured on-the-job curriculum blends training with hands-on exposure to wholesale brokers and mentors.

The program covers underwriting principles, risk assessment, pricing and client relationship management, with progressive responsibility leading to a full production role.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college/university in a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and ability to learn other business apps.
• Summer internships or leadership demonstrated during academics are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete a structured curriculum covering GL, Excess and Inland Marine.
• Attend training sessions and complete evaluations and case studies.
• Collaborate with mentors on account management, risk assessment and submissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Academic excellence

Reliability

Interest in insurance

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Copilot

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

IFG Companies in Hartford, CT hosts an Underwriter Trainee program designed for recent graduates seeking a career in commercial underwriting across GL, Excess and Inland Marine. The structured on-the-job curriculum blends training with hands-on exposure to wholesale brokers and mentors.

The program covers underwriting principles, risk assessment, pricing and client relationship management, with progressive responsibility leading to a full production role.