Underwriting Intern - Northeast Region (Valley Forge)

EMC Insurance; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

EMC Insurance is offering a summer paid internship in its branch underwriting departments. The role assists underwriters with information gathering, communicates with agents, and helps candidates learn the underwriting process and EMC culture.

The internship emphasizes analytical thinking, strong communication, and attention to detail, with opportunities to gain experience across property and casualty insurance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a business major with interest in insurance fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in evaluating new business and renewals.
• Communicate with agents and outside sources.
• Learn EMC underwriting processes and culture.
• Support information gathering for risk assessment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Business major (insurance/marketing/finance)

Junior year completion preferred

Interest in property casualty insurance

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

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 can be performed remotely for candidates who reside in CT, MA, or RI

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

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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
• 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
• EMC complies with labor law requirements.

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