Construction Claims Intern

QBE North America; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in NY office

Job summary

QBE North America invites applications for a Summer 2027 internship in its North America Claims organization based in New York. This hybrid role requires being in the New York office 4 days per week and offers hands-on learning across claims, risk management, and related insurance fields.

You will work with industry leaders, gain exposure to daily operations, and participate in training sessions from June 1 to August 6.

Qualifications

• Enrollment at a 4 year accredited college pursuing a Bachelor’s degree; major not required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through extracurricular activities or prior work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Learn claims process from intake to resolution under the guidance of a Claims Specialist.
• Review applicable insurance policies to understand coverage and contracts.
• Collaborate with actuaries, underwriters, legal and litigation management.
• Attend internal and external meetings with Claims Specialists.
• Participate in educational training sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Learning mindset

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity: QBE has a Summer 2027 internship opportunity in its North America Claims organization based in its New York office. This position will support the Construction Claims teams. Participants will be exposed to the daily operations of an international insurance company through hands‑on learning and on the job training. This position is an excellent opportunity for those interested in exploring careers in claims, risk management and other related insurance fields. You will work alongside industry leaders to build your skill set and professional network. The internship will run from June 1st to August 6th.

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the New York office 4 days per week.

The pay rate: $24.50-26.50

Your New Role

• Learn claims process from intake to resolution under the guidance of a Claims Specialist
• Review of applicable insurance policies to become familiar with these contracts and the coverage they provide
• Collaborate with internal business partners, including actuaries, underwriters, legal and litigation management
• Accompany Claims Specialists in relevant internal and external meetings
• Attend and participate in educational training sessions

Qualifications

• Enrollment at a 4 year accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. Specific major not required, but this position is well suited for those majoring in Risk Management, Business, Finance or Pre-Law.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through extracurricular activities, community service or previous work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly
• Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner
• Multi-task and handle competing prioritieswhile escalating issues when necessary
• Be a willing, effective, and efficient learner
• Professional, polished, poised and positive demeanor
• Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow
• Use multiple resources to gather and review information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems
• Service industry, self-starting marketing drive, efficient priority of time and teamwork

Why QBE? What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours!

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Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Supplementary information

Skills

• Collaboration Tools
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Data Entry
• Document Management
• Email Management
• Financial Products
• Hands‑On Learning
• Intentional collaboration
• Managing performance
• Microsoft Applications
• Report Writing
• Research Analysis
• Self Motivation
• Time Management

Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.