Underwriting Intern: Risk & Pricing in a People-First Team

Howden Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellbeing

Unlimited PTO

401k match

Volunteer days

Job summary

DUAL North America is seeking an Underwriting Intern to gain hands-on experience within our underwriting teams in Chicago, IL. You will work alongside seasoned underwriters to learn risk assessment, pricing, and underwriting strategies on real examples.

The internship runs during the summer, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and build practical skills for your future career in insurance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, graduating between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Majoring in risk management, business, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Basic understanding of insurance principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with underwriters to review insurance submissions and understand risk fit.
• Learn fundamentals of risk assessment, pricing, and underwriting strategy.
• Help organize underwriting information, update records, and keep details accurate.
• Research industry trends, emerging risks, and market insights for the team.
• Contribute to team projects and day-to-day coordination while gaining professional experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

DUAL North America is seeking an Underwriting Intern to gain hands-on experience within our underwriting teams in Chicago, IL. You will work alongside seasoned underwriters to learn risk assessment, pricing, and underwriting strategies on real examples.

The internship runs during the summer, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and build practical skills for your future career in insurance.