Underwriting Intern

EMC Insurance; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

EMC Insurance in Des Moines, IA is seeking a summer Underwriting Intern for a hybrid, part-time schedule. The role provides hands-on exposure to the underwriting process and collaboration with agents and internal teams.

You will learn EMC’s culture, business processes and products while supporting underwriters in evaluating new business and renewals. Ideal candidates are business majors with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Business major, preferably in insurance, marketing or finance.
• Completion of junior year preferred.
• GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Business major

Junior year completed

GPA 3.0+

Job description

## Underwriting InternApply: Hybrid: Iowa: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R6530**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 Des Moines, IA\\*\\***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*Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.****All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.***### About Us**Why should you choose to apply for a position at EMC? We can give you plenty of reasons why EMC is a great place to work:*** More than 105 years of financial strength and stability* In the top 60 insurance organizations in the U.S. based on net written premium* Named a five-star insurance carrier by *Insurance Business America** Two-time recipient of the Best Practices Award of Excellence from the Independent Agents & Brokers of America* Multiple locations recognized as Top Workplaces based solely on team member feedback* Corporate culture that engages and empowers team members to achieve their best* Outstanding benefits with life, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage* Competitive paid time off plan and a full day of volunteer time off annually* Financial incentives, including a 401(k) plan match, pension plan, OneEMC bonus plan and recognition and anniversary awards* Professional development and growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement* Wellness initiatives to improve team member well-being and reduce health insurance costs* Flexibility to dress for your day and opportunities for alternative work arrangements