Insurance Underwriting Summer Internship - Mentorship & Growth

The Silver Lining; West Bend (WI); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Silver Lining is offering a summer internship in insurance for college students entering their senior year. Interns will receive training in product lines and gain exposure to real-world underwriting practices.

The in-office role is located in Madison, WI or West Bend, WI with no remote opportunities currently. You will participate in job shadowing, field visits, and agency interactions while building professional relationships and developing essential skills for a career in underwriting and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferably Risk Management & Insurance, Business or Math (rising senior status in Summer of 2026 is highly preferred)
• Intermediate knowledge of personal computers
• Interpersonal skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to contribute in a team environment

Responsibilities

• The role will assist in operations such as quoting new business, processing renewals, and contributing to various underwriting projects that impact profitability.
• The program also offers a broad view of our organization through cross-functional experiences with departments such as Claims, Loss Control, Accounting and Sales.
• Job shadowing with experienced underwriters to observe territory management and book-building strategies.
• Field visits with Loss Control specialists to understand risk evaluation in diverse business environments.
• Agency interactions to learn how underwriting decisions align with agent relationships and submissions.
• Capstone presentation and feedback sessions that highlight your internship journey and impact.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Exceptional communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management & insurance

Rising senior status Summer 2026

Job description

The Silver Lining is offering a summer internship in insurance for college students entering their senior year. Interns will receive training in product lines and gain exposure to real-world underwriting practices.

The in-office role is located in Madison, WI or West Bend, WI with no remote opportunities currently. You will participate in job shadowing, field visits, and agency interactions while building professional relationships and developing essential skills for a career in underwriting and