Underwriting Intern
- Company
- Berkley Professional
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work type
- Full Time · Part Time
- Posted
- 2026-10-28
Job description
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the AVP, Underwriting, this position will gain an in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry. The Intern will receive on-the-job training and be given the opportunity to work on meaningful assignments.
Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of the insurance industry from multiple facets.
- Achieve a proficiency in the technical and professional skills/knowledge of the assigned position through on-the-job training.
- Collaborate on projects as assigned and develop an understanding of the insurance industry.
- Perform other duties that will support business strategies.
Qualifications
Education
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Qualifications
- Knowledgeable and proficient with Microsoft Professional products in addition to Internet search capabilities.
- Previous customer service work experience a plus.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Your communication style is flexible to the situation. You communicate clearly and with a purpose.
- Calm under pressure. You have excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks. You are comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues.
- A strong customer service bias. You want to get to yes. You are known for your super responsiveness. You can say no and preserve your relationships.
- Natural curiosity. You love learning how things work and you are always looking for innovative improvements.
- You are open minded, looking for the best result. You treat team members with respect and value their contributions. You are inclusive, committed to working together to achieve common goals.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results by setting goals, prioritizing tasks and staying accountable to stakeholders.
- The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.