Underwriting Intern: 10-Week Hands-On Insurance Program

Westfield Specialty Insurance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Networking opportunities

Hands-on projects

Job summary

Westfield Specialty Insurance offers a paid ten-week Summer Intern Program designed to give students firsthand insight into the insurance business. You will learn daily, work on real projects, and build your network under senior leaders during the 2027 program from June 7 to August 13.

You will support underwriting teams, gain exposure to risk analysis, and have opportunities for potential full-time employment upon graduation. The program includes training, mentoring, and hands-on experiences.

Qualifications

• Currently matriculated students enrolled at a 4 year college pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree (required).
• GPA not specified as numeric, but strong GPA preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership experience through work or involvement in activities preferred.
• Technically adept/digitally savvy; able to work onsite 4 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriting teams with research, data analysis, and risk assessment activities.
• Assist underwriters in evaluating complex or non-standard insurance applications (e.g., Cyber, D&O, E&O, Property, Casualty).
• Research and analyze industry-specific risks and exposures in specialty insurance.
• Prepare underwriting files with risk factors, coverage recommendations and pricing justifications.
• Organize supporting documentation such as loss runs and financial statements.
• Conduct competitor analysis and benchmark coverage options or pricing.
• Assist in developing underwriting strategies and guidelines.
• Attend underwriting meetings and shadow underwriters on client calls or risk reviews.
• Participate in training on specialty products, systems, and risk modeling tools.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership experience

Technically adept/digitally savvy

Onsite 4 days a week

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree (required)

Job description

Westfield Specialty Insurance offers a paid ten-week Summer Intern Program designed to give students firsthand insight into the insurance business. You will learn daily, work on real projects, and build your network under senior leaders during the 2027 program from June 7 to August 13.

You will support underwriting teams, gain exposure to risk analysis, and have opportunities for potential full-time employment upon graduation. The program includes training, mentoring, and hands-on experiences.