Healthcare Underwriting Intern

Qbena; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Training program

Job summary

QBE North America is seeking a college student intern in New York for a healthcare liability underwriting learning experience. The role offers exposure to professional liability, risk assessment, and insurance operations within a collaborative team.

The internship runs June 1, 2026 through August 6, 2026, with a hybrid schedule and in-office attendance four days per week. Pay ranges from $25.50 to $26.50 per hour plus professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4-year college pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Course work or relevant experience with demonstrated achievements.
• Ability to work from June 1, 2026, to August 6, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Learn and model QBE values through required training classes.
• Develop and implement coaching plans with manager support.
• Participate in weekly training sessions across QBE North America.
• Build relationships with underwriters, claims professionals, and other partners.
• Support underwriting activities by reviewing account information and research.
• Learn fundamentals of healthcare liability underwriting and risk evaluation.
• Gain exposure to healthcare liability products and risk concepts.
• Assist in analyzing financial, operational, and risk information used in decisions.
• Support agency and broker relationship activities through communications and meetings.
• Contribute to a positive work environment with accountability and collaboration.
• Support QBE values in behavior and continuous development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Fast learning

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Initiative

Professional demeanor

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree pursuing

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity: We are interested in college students looking to develop functional insurance industry knowledge and skills related to healthcare liability underwriting, risk assessment, and insurance operations. You will gain exposure to the healthcare liability business, including professional liability and medical malpractice coverages, while working with underwriting professionals across the organization. This internship provides an opportunity to develop technical insurance knowledge, business acumen, and professional skills in a collaborative environment.

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with expected in-office attendance 4 days per week.

The Pay Rate for this role is between $25.50 and $26.50 an hour

Responsibilities

• Learn and model QBE values through participation in required training classes.
• Develop and implement performance and developmental coaching plans with the support of your manager.
• Participate in weekly training sessions gaining insight across QBE North America.
• Build relationships with underwriters, assistant underwriters, claims professionals, risk solutions specialists, and other business partners.
• Support underwriting activities by reviewing account information, conducting research, and assisting with policy transactions.
• Learn the fundamentals of healthcare liability underwriting, including evaluation of healthcare organizations, medical professionals, and associated risks.
• Gain exposure to healthcare liability products, coverage forms, and risk management considerations.
• Assist in analyzing financial, operational, and risk-related information used in underwriting decisions.
• Support agency and broker relationship activities through communications, meetings, and service-related initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, diversity and inclusion, creativity, and professionalism.
• Support QBE values in personal work behaviors, decision-making, contributions, and interpersonal interactions while actively seeking feedback and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4-year college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree in insurance, risk management, healthcare administration, business, finance, economics, or another related field.
• Course work or relevant experience with demonstrated achievements.
• Ability to work from June 1st, 2026, to August 6th, 2026.

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and apply new concepts in a fast-paced business environment.
• Follow established guidelines and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner.
• Demonstrate curiosity and an interest in understanding complex risks and insurance solutions.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Show initiative, accountability, and a willingness to learn.
• Professional, polished, poised, and positive demeanor.
• Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge and pursuing continuous growth and development.

Preferred Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of insurance, risk management, finance, or healthcare operations.
• Principles and processes related to customer service and professional business communications.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information to support business decisions.
• Interest in healthcare organizations, healthcare delivery systems, and emerging industry risks.

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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QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with QBE, please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.

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.