Personal Underwriting Internship - Summer 2027

aoins; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Mentoring program

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Underwriter Intern for summer 2026. The position involves learning insurance coverages, analyzing risks, and communicating with agents and staff in a structured training environment.

We offer a friendly work environment with mentoring and a bonus opportunity. Applications will be accepted until filled; sponsorship is not discussed here.

Qualifications

• Students must be enrolled and entering junior or senior year.
• Ability to organize data, multi-task and decide independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in developing product knowledge through education programs.

Responsibilities

• Learn various insurance coverages and contracts and underwriting decisions.
• Become familiar with company policies, manuals, forms and endorsements.
• Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and risk characteristics.
• Acquire working knowledge of supporting sections of underwriting.
• Communicate effectively with independent agents and employees.

Skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Communication

Decision making

Independent work

Education

College student (junior/senior)

Job description

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Underwriter Intern for summer 2026. The position requires the person to:

• Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures, in order to make underwriting decisions.
• Become familiar with company policies, manuals, forms and endorsements in order to understand their meaning and use.
• Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks.
• Acquire a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department.
• Effectively communicate with independent agents and other employees through verbal and/or written means.

Qualifications

• Students should be currently enrolled and entering their junior or senior year in college
• Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently
• Above-average communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to resolve complex issues
• An interest in developing product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs

Rate of Pay

For this position, the anticipated starting hourly rate is: $18.00 per hour. This position is also eligible for a bonus opportunity.

Benefits

Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program and employee mentoring. Benefits offered for this position include paid holidays and paid time off. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

Applications will be accepted until this opening is filled.

Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.

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