Summer 2027 - Underwriter Intern

Assurant; Illinois; Remote; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Assurant is seeking an Underwriting Intern for a 12-week immersive program. You will support risk analysis, portfolio management, reporting, and underwriting processes, gaining hands-on experience in insurance underwriting, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Start Date: 5/17/2027. End Date: 8/7/2027. Remote internship with a pay rate of $22/hour. You must be work authorized in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years completed and enrolled in a 3rd or 4th year undergrad in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Interest in insurance, underwriting, risk assessment, and business analytics.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report underwriting and portfolio metrics.
• Evaluate underwriting results, trends, and financial performance.
• Prepare underwriting reports and business insights for internal stakeholders.
• Support pricing initiatives and risk management decisions.
• Collaborate with underwriting, finance, product, and operations teams on projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergrad in Risk Management/Finance

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

We are seeking an Underwriting Intern to join our team! The Assurant Internship Program is a 12-week immersive experience where interns do not sit on the sidelines. You will gain real‑world experience by tackling business challenges and helping drive meaningful outcomes. The program combines hands‑on work with learning and development opportunities, mentorship, networking and engagement opportunities, and resources designed to support your professional growth. The Underwriting Intern will support the Underwriting team by assisting with risk analysis, portfolio management, reporting, and underwriting processes that help drive informed business decisions and profitable growth. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in insurance underwriting, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration while developing foundational skills for a career in underwriting and risk management.

Underwriting Analysis & Development (80%)

• Assist the Underwriting team with data collection, analysis, and reporting of key underwriting and portfolio performance metrics.
• Support the review and evaluation of underwriting results, trends, risk characteristics, and financial performance.
• Assist in the preparation of underwriting reports, presentations, and business insights for internal stakeholders.
• Conduct research and analysis to support underwriting strategies, pricing initiatives, and risk management decisions.
• Help identify opportunities for process improvements and support the development of more efficient underwriting practices.
• Utilize reporting and analytical tools to manage and interpret underwriting data in support of various projects.
• Collaborate with underwriting, finance, product, and operations teams to support business objectives.

Project Management & Continuous Improvement (20%)

• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to support underwriting initiatives and business solutions.
• Assist in documenting underwriting processes, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Support special projects related to portfolio management, risk assessment, business analytics, and operational improvements.
• Contribute to process mapping and workflow optimization efforts.

Learning & Development Opportunities

Skills

In this role, the intern will have the opportunity to gain experience, enhance skills, and develop competencies that prepare them for future underwriting and risk management roles, including:

• Exposure to a corporate insurance and underwriting environment
• Understanding of underwriting principles and risk evaluation
• Critical thinking and analytical problem‑solving skills
• Advanced use of data analysis and reporting tools
• Experience working with business performance metrics and portfolio analysis
• Ability to develop business recommendations supported by data and research
• Experience presenting findings and insights to stakeholders
• Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration and business decision‑making

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years completed and currently enrolled in a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate program in Risk Management, Finance, Business Management, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Master’s degree candidates will also be considered.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and basic modeling.
• Interest in insurance, underwriting, risk assessment, and business analytics.

Other Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to learn new systems and applications quickly.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and making sound recommendations based on available information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience using data visualization or analytical tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar) is a plus.
• Coursework in insurance, risk management, finance, statistics, or related disciplines preferred.

Remote Opportunity

Paid Internship: $22/hour

Start Date: 5/17/2027

End Date: 8/7/2027

Note: You must be work authorized in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F‑1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.

If no application deadline is provided, this role may be a pipeline requisition, and we’ll continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis, or there is no requirement for this information in the location where the role is posted.

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

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Company Overview

Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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