Underwriting Intern

First Roles; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC is offering a paid internship in its underwriting department. The role provides exposure to the insurance underwriting process, with opportunities to grow, contribute, and gain practical experience in a collaborative environment.

Working in a hybrid schedule from Downers Grove/Chicago, the intern will assist with information gathering for submissions, interact with agents, and learn EMC culture and business processes while developing strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• This internship is for a business major pursuing an underwriter-facing role.
• Completion of junior year preferred with interest in insurance.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is required to be considered.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Summer paid internship in EMC's branch underwriting departments.
• Assist underwriters in gathering information for submissions and communicate with agents/outside sources.
• Learn EMC culture, processes, and products.
• Gain understanding of the insurance underwriting process.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Education

Business major

Junior year completed

GPA 3.0+

Tools

PC knowledge

Job description

EMC Internship Opportunity

At EMC, we're all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let's improve lives together.

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule from Downers Grove/Chicago.

Essential Functions:

• Summer paid internship working in one of EMC's branch underwriting departments
• Assists underwriters in obtaining information needed to properly evaluate new business and renewal submissions, including correspondence with agents and other outside sources
• Learns EMC culture, business processes and products
• Gains an understanding of the insurance underwriting process

Education & Experience:

• Business major, preferably in insurance, marketing or finance
• Completion of junior year preferred
• Interest in property casualty insurance career
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical ability
• Strong organizational skills
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Good personal computer knowledge necessary to analyze and underwrite risks

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