Underwriting Intern

Summit Consulting; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellness plan

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mid-Continent Group in Tulsa, OK, invites motivated students to join the Underwriting Internship program for the summer 2027. The role provides hands-on experience in evaluating risk, supporting underwriting reports, and collaborating across departments within a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree (Insurance & Risk Management preferred), with a 3.5 GPA, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a partly virtual

Qualifications

• 3.5 preferred GPA, with 3.0 minimum GPA
• Proven leadership through work experience or campus activities
• Superior communication, analytical, planning, and organizing skills
• Self-motivated with potential virtual aspects
• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree; Insurance & Risk Management encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in evaluating and analyzing risk for commercial general liability insurance policies.
• Conduct research on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor analysis.
• Support the preparation of underwriting reports and documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on risk assessment and policy development.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary information for underwriting decisions.
• Assist in the review and processing of insurance applications and renewals.
• Learn and utilize underwriting software and tools to support daily tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Planning

Organizing

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree student; Insurance & Risk Management encouraged

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

Mid-Continent Group, a subsidiary of Great American, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, specializes in commercial casualty coverages with an emphasis on general liability for the construction, energy, and difficult-to-place business in other industries. Mid-Continent Group provides a broad selection of General Liability, Commercial Auto, Inland Marine and Umbrella products. Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you.

Great American Insurance Group, a Fortune 500 company, combines “small company” culture with “big company” expertise. Here, your ideas will be heard, and you’ll have the support to succeed. With over 35 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Mid-Continent Group is accepting resumes for Underwriting Internship candidates starting employment in May through the summer of 2027 with a hybrid work schedule in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Underwriting Internship program includes a combination of activities aimed at giving the intern a full understanding of the Underwriting department and how they interact with other functions within the organization. The program is a potential pathway to a career in insurance. Internships typically consist of a 10-week period over the summer.

Responsibilities

Within the Underwriting team, interns will obtain experience in a variety of underwriting functions, including evaluating and analyzing risk of applicants, insureds, and books of business.

• Assist underwriters in evaluating and analyzing risk for commercial general liability insurance policies.
• Conduct research on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor analysis.
• Support the preparation of underwriting reports and documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on risk assessment and policy development.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary information for underwriting decisions.
• Assist in the review and processing of insurance applications and renewals.
• Learn and utilize underwriting software and tools to support daily tasks.

Networking

At Mid-Continent Group, interns are encouraged to connect with employees at all levels, from fellow team members to company leaders. Interns will participate in networking events, mentorship opportunities, and group activities with other interns, helping them develop meaningful professional relationships and gain exposure to a variety of career paths throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• 3.5 preferred GPA, with a 3.0 minimum GPA for consideration
• Proven leadership skills through work experience (prior internship/co-ops a plus), campus involvement, and/or extracurricular activities
• Superior communication, analytical, planning, and organizing skills
• Self-motivated, as the nature of the internship may have virtual aspects
• Current student in a bachelor’s degree program in a wide range of majors, with Insurance & Risk Management students encouraged to apply May 2028-2029 graduate preferred but not required

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*.

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• wellness plans
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an employee stock purchase plan
• commuter benefits

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs.

Company: MCC Mid-Continent Casualty Company

Mid-Continent Group underwrites specialty commercial insurance products and specializes in general liability, commercial auto, umbrella, and inland marine coverages. With a long history of financial strength and stability, Mid-Continent Group is rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best.