Intern, Commercial Lines

Encova Insurance; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Encova Insurance will offer a full-time summer internship for 2027 in our Columbus, Ohio office. The role requires you to work at least 40 hours per week and be currently enrolled with 60+ credit hours completed.

This in-office role may include some hybrid scheduling, reporting to the AVP of Quality Assurance and Projects, Commercial Lines Underwriting Office. The paid internship (18.00 USD per hour) is part of Encova’s recognized RI SE Elite Top 50 program, offering a dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 60 credit hours with an accredited college or university.
• Full-time summer internship requiring at least 40 hours per week.
• Preferred majors include Business Administration and/or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriting and underwriting office tasks under guidance.
• Assist in issuance, assembly and policy support per manager directions.
• Handle routine service and research requests; refer complex issues.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

60+ credit hours completed

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Encova Insurance will have a need for an Intern, Commercial Lines for our Columbus, Ohio office. This is a full-time summer internship for summer 2027 and will require someone who can work at least 40 hours per week. Start and end dates will be based on availability and business need. This will be an in-office working role with potential for some hybrid scheduling. You must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 60 credit hours with an accredited college or university.

This role will report to the Assistant Vice President, Quality Assurance and Projects Commercial Lines Underwriting Office.

Pay=$18.00 per hour

Encova Insurance has again been recognized as a RISE Elite Top 50 internship program, making this our sixth year in a row! Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) is the voice of young professionals who are looking for ways to share their innovative ideas and spread a new message about who the insurance industry is. As an intern at Encova Insurance you will be part of a dynamic, results-driven team and learn to manage real world situations alongside Encova associates. Our successful internship program attracts students from across our region and our diverse opportunities ensure that our interns are provided with a wide range of learning possibilities!

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Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Intern will perform tasks, projects and research in support of functional areas with underwriting and the underwriting office. The objective is to provide meaningful and impactful support to the business teams. Will also be exposed to different areas within the company to gain a broad understanding of insurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Opportunities with corporate and regional underwriting teams. Perform routine transactional activities on non-complex risks and established accounts following established procedures.
• Assist in issuance, assembly and other support of policies based on the strategy at the direction and guidance of the manager in underwriting.
• Field routine service and research project requests, referring more complex issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely servicing of accounts and projects.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Other projects and duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 60 credit hours with an accredited college or university.
• This is a full-time summer internship and will require someone who can work at least 40 hours per week. Start and end dates will be based on availability and business need.
• Preference may be given to those pursuing a degree in Business Administration and/or Finance.
• Good computer skills.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Good communication skills.
• Responsiveness to customer needs.
• Ability to work well with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Ability to work as an outstanding team member and perform based on established standards and expectations.

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.

Ready to join our team?

At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company’s success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Competitive compensation
• An introduction to the insurance industry through authentic work experiences
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• Flexible start and end dates
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

Through our collaborative team structure, we find professional and personal growth. We never stop learning and always seek to improve ourselves. Our commitment to growth makes us a winning organization and an ideal place for interns.

Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.