Executive & Professional Underwriting Intern

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company in Chicago, IL is offering a Summer Intern position in Executive & Professional Underwriting. You will gain hands-on experience in evaluating risk, underwriting policy structures, and collaborating with experienced teammates.

This 12-week paid internship provides direct training across Private/Not-for-Profit Company Directors & Officers Insurance, Employment Practices, Fiduciary Liability and Commercial Crime.

Qualifications

• Interest in Insurance, underwriting, market trends or pursuing a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management)
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in math and comfortable with statistics, probability and financial principles
• Effective communicator and team player
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and eager to learn

Responsibilities

• Learn how to evaluate and underwrite casualty risks.
• Gain exposure to the insurance lifecycle and the broader commercial casualty market.
• Collaborate with experienced underwriters and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in real-world projects that impact our customers and business.

Skills

Interest in Insurance

Analytical mindset

Math proficiency

Communication skills

Adaptable / self-motivated

Education

Pursuing degree in relevant field

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company in Chicago, IL is offering a Summer Intern position in Executive & Professional Underwriting. You will gain hands-on experience in evaluating risk, underwriting policy structures, and collaborating with experienced teammates.

This 12-week paid internship provides direct training across Private/Not-for-Profit Company Directors & Officers Insurance, Employment Practices, Fiduciary Liability and Commercial Crime.