Underwriting Internship - Summer 2027

aoins; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance in Tallahassee, FL is offering a student internship focused on underwriting support. You will learn coverage types, company procedures, and how underwriting decisions are made, while gaining practical exposure to risk evaluation.

The role emphasizes data organization, independent decision-making, strong written and verbal communication, and interest in product knowledge through approved educational programs. Note on sponsorship requirements for U.S. work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Student should be currently enrolled and entering their junior or senior year in college.
• Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently
• Above average communication skills ( written and verbal).
• Ability to resolve complex issues.
• An interest in developing product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures, in order to make underwriting decisions.
• Become familiar with company policies, manuals and endorsements in order to understand their meaning and use.
• Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks.
• Acquire a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department.
• Effectively communicate with independent agents and other employees through verbal and/or written means.

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

Data organization

Independent decision-making

Written and verbal communication

Interest in product knowledge

Education

College student (junior or senior)

Job description

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

• Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures, in order to make underwriting decisions.
• Become familiar with company policies, manuals, forms and endorsements in order to understand their meaning and use.
• Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks.
• Acquire a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department.
• Effectively communicate with independent agents and other employees through verbal and/or written means.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Student should be currently enrolled and entering their junior or senior year in college.
• Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently
• Above average communication skills ( written and verbal).
• Ability to resolve complex issues.
• An interest in developing product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs.

Rate of Pay

Rate of pay starts at $20.00 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.