Intern- Underwriting

Berkley • West Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Berkley Accident and Health is a risk management company that designs innovative solutions to address the unique challenges of each client. With our entrepreneurial culture and strong emphasis on analytics, we can help employers better manage their risk. We offer a broad range of products, including employer stop loss, benefit captives, provider stop loss, HMO reinsurance, and specialty accident. The key to Berkley’s success is our nimble approach to risk – our ability to quickly understand, think through, and devise a plan that addresses each client’s challenges, coupled with the strong backing of a Fortune 500 company. Our parent company, W. R. Berkley Corporation, is one of the largest and best managed property/casualty insurers in the United States.
The Berkley Accident & Health Underwriting Intern supports the A&H team in areas of underwriting, claims analysis, compliance, program development and operations. This role is designed for students interested in insurance, risk management, healthcare benefits, or data analytics. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with specific department, learn real business data, industry processes, and contributing to team projects. Key functions will include but are not limited to:
Underwriting Support:
Basic file organization
Beginning to setup renewal workbooks/shells
Participation in high-level introductions and education on the self-funding market
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including underwriting, claims adjusters, and operations staff. Assist with special projects that enhance operation efficiency or improve customer experience.
Learning & Development: Participate in training sessions, team meetings, shadowing opportunities, and mentorship programs to build industry knowledge.

Requirements

• High School Diploma. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with data sets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Interest in insurance, healthcare benefits, or risk management

Responsibilities

• Basic file organization
• Beginning to setup renewal workbooks/shells
• Participation in high-level introductions and education on the self-funding market
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including underwriting, claims adjusters, and operations staff. Assist with special projects that enhance operation efficiency or improve customer experience.
• Participate in training sessions, team meetings, shadowing opportunities, and mentorship programs to build industry knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED