Underwriting Intern — Insurance Risk & Projects

Westfield Specialty Insurance; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westfield Specialty Intern Program is a paid, ten-week internship designed to give students firsthand insight into the insurance business. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work with senior leaders, and build your professional network during the 2027 Summer program running June 7 to August 13.

Interns will support underwriting teams, participate in industry training, and have the opportunity to transition to full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently matriculated students enrolled at a 4 year college or university pursuing either a Bachelors or Masters degree (required).
• Strong GPA preferred (Minimum GPA of 3.2 required).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership experience through work or involvement in community service, athletics, clubs, or other activities preferred.
• Technically adept/digitally savvy.
• Ability to be onsite in office 4 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Supporting 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, marine, or event insurance).
• Research and analyze industry-specific risks, emerging trends, and exposures unique to specialty lines.
• Help prepare underwriting files, including summaries of risk factors, coverage recommendations, and pricing justifications.
• Organize supporting documentation such as loss runs, financial statements, and supplemental forms.
• Conduct competitor analysis and benchmark coverage options or pricing.
• Compile data to support the development of underwriting strategies and guidelines.
• Attend underwriting meetings and shadow underwriters on client calls or risk reviews.
• Participate in training sessions on specialty insurance products, underwriting systems, and risk modeling tools.
• Stay updated on niche markets, policy forms, and regulatory requirements in specialty insurance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership experience

Digitally savvy

Onsite 4 days a week

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in progress

Job description

The Westfield Specialty Intern Program is a paid, ten-week internship designed to give students firsthand insight into the insurance business. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work with senior leaders, and build your professional network during the 2027 Summer program running June 7 to August 13.

Interns will support underwriting teams, participate in industry training, and have the opportunity to transition to full-time roles after graduation.