Underwriting Intern - Paid 10-Week Program with Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Westfield Specialty invites motivated students to join the Summer Intern Program, a paid ten-week experience designed to build underwriting knowledge through hands-on projects and direct exposure to senior leaders.

You will work alongside underwriting teams on real-world assignments, gain industry knowledge, and develop professional skills during the 10-week program, with potential consideration for full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently matriculated at a 4-year college or university pursuing either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Strong GPA preferred (Minimum GPA of 3.2).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriting teams with research, data analysis, and risk assessment activities.
• Assist underwriters in evaluating complex insurance applications (e.g., Cyber, D&O, E&O, Property, Casualty).
• Research and analyze industry risks, trends, and exposures in specialty lines.
• Help prepare underwriting files with risk summaries, coverage recommendations, and pricing justifications.
• Organize supporting documents such as loss runs and financial statements.
• Conduct competitor analysis and benchmark coverage options or pricing.
• Compile data to support underwriting strategies and guidelines.
• Attend underwriting meetings and shadow underwriters on calls or risk reviews.
• Participate in training on specialty insurance products, systems, and risk modeling tools.
• Stay updated on niche markets, policy forms, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Technical aptitude

Onsite availability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree (pursuing)

Tools

Underwriting systems

Job description

Westfield Specialty invites motivated students to join the Summer Intern Program, a paid ten-week experience designed to build underwriting knowledge through hands-on projects and direct exposure to senior leaders.

You will work alongside underwriting teams on real-world assignments, gain industry knowledge, and develop professional skills during the 10-week program, with potential consideration for full-time opportunities after graduation.