MUSIC Underwriting Summer Internship – Dresher, PA or Scottsdale, AZ (Hybrid)

Selective Insurance Company of America; Dresher (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentive plan eligibility

Health care plans

Retirement plan with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Selective Insurance Company of America invites college students to join the Ignite Internship program for summer 2027 at our Dresher, PA or Scottsdale, AZ offices. This 11-week, full-time internship provides hands-on exposure to MUSIC and broader underwriting processes, with on-the-job assignments and exposure to leadership.

You will work with cross-functional teams on real business projects, including potential AI initiatives, while developing professional skills and building valuable industry

Qualifications

• Must be a current college student to qualify.
• Interest in learning about the insurance industry, specifically within excess and surplus.
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to communicate professionally and work part of a team.
• College credit can be earned depending on your institution’s requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to meaningful business projects supporting MUSIC’s growth, profitability, and operational goals.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to solve real business challenges and contribute fresh ideas that can make a difference, like AI integration and process improvement.
• Gain firsthand exposure to the foundations of underwriting while gaining a deeper understanding of an insurance carrier’s business operations.

Skills

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Junior or Senior undergrad preferred

Risk Management majors preferred; Finance or equivalent accepted

Job description

About Us

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Overview

Calling all college students! Planning to intern during the summer of 2027? Kick-off your career at Selective Insurance by joining our award-winning Ignite Internship program at our regional office in Dresher, PA or Scottsdale, AZ.

The Ignite Internship Program is an 11-week, full-time experience that offers a sneak peek into the world of insurance. Level up your skills and knowledge by diving into your business area of choice.

Throughout the program, you’ll get a feel for the corporate environment with on the job assignments, team projects, exposure to senior leadership & executives, and even a community volunteer day. All of this and more will help you build meaningful relationships throughout the organization.

Come and make summer 2027 one to remember with Selective!

As a MUSIC Intern, you’ll have an opportunity to learn all about Mesa Underwriters Specialty Insurance Company (MUSIC), a trusted Selective Insurance Excess & Surplus affiliate. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to a dynamic and specialized area of the insurance industry, where you will play an active role in supporting business initiatives while building valuable industry knowledge, professional connections, and practical experience. Please note, this is a hybrid position, therefore, applicants must be within commuting distance of our location in Dresher, PA or Scottsdale, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to meaningful business projects that support MUSIC’s growth, profitability, and operational goals.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to solve real business challenges and contribute fresh ideas that can make a difference, like AI integration and process improvement.
• Gain firsthand exposure to the foundations of underwriting while gaining a deeper understanding of an insurance carrier’s business operations.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Requirements

• Must be a current college student to qualify.
• Demonstrate an interest in learning about the insurance industry, specifically within excess and surplus.
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, as well as the ability to communicate professionally and work part of a team.
• College credit can be earned depending on your institution’s requirements.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required. Ideal internship candidates will be full‑time undergraduate college Juniors or Seniors, with the ability to perform at a professional level. Preference for Risk Management majors; Finance or equivalent majors accepted as well.

Total Rewards

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life.

• competitive base salary
• incentive plan eligibility at all levels
• comprehensive health care plans
• retirement savings plan with company match
• discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
• tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
• paid time off plans

Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Pay Range

USD $22.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

Additional Information

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.