Underwriting Intern: 10-Week Paid Launchpad

AXA XL; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

AXA XL is offering a 10-week paid Underwriting internship across multiple U.S. locations, including Hartford, CT.

You’ll learn from underwriting professionals, contribute to cross-functional projects, and present your work to senior leadership, gaining real-world experience in wholesale, retail, and reinsurance operations. You’ll collaborate with a diverse team, develop critical skills, and engage in intern events that foster growth and networking within the company.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and a passion for learning.
• Leadership experience—show us you can inspire and motivate.
• A curious mindset, eager to explore new ideas and tackle challenges.
• A commitment to doing your best and being accountable.
• Openness to feedback, ready to learn, adapt, and develop new skills.
• A keen interest in understanding the insurance industry and a drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Learn from the Best: Gain insight into the roles of insurance professionals across underwriting.
• Hands-On Experience: Contribute to meaningful, cross-functional projects that culminate in a final presentation to Senior Leadership.
• Discover Our Business: Develop an understanding of AXA XL’s Wholesale business, retail insurance and reinsurance operations.
• Network & Grow: Connect with leaders and technical specialists across the company through intern events, activities, and daily interactions.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work in a highly collaborative environment that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and problem-solving.

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership experience

Curious mindset

Accountable

Feedback-oriented

Insurance industry interest

Job description

AXA XL is offering a 10-week paid Underwriting internship across multiple U.S. locations, including Hartford, CT.

You’ll learn from underwriting professionals, contribute to cross-functional projects, and present your work to senior leadership, gaining real-world experience in wholesale, retail, and reinsurance operations. You’ll collaborate with a diverse team, develop critical skills, and engage in intern events that foster growth and networking within the company.