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W.R. Berkley

Commercial insurance underwriting, reinsurance, and investments

Underwriting Intern

UnderwritingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2027Moorestown, NJ, USA$25 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A GPA of 3.0 or above is required.
  • Prior work experience is preferred.
  • Candidates should have a career interest in Underwriting and Excess and Surplus Lines.
  • Candidates must be able to assess priorities and manage deadlines effectively.
  • Candidates must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Candidates must demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Candidates must have strong research and analytical skills.
  • Candidates must be able to work independently.
  • Candidates must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Candidates must be able to work on multiple assignments under moderate stress levels.
  • Candidates must have sufficient personal mobility, physical reflexes, and mental capacity to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks.
  • Candidates must be able to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Train with key team members to learn and participate in underwriting and servicing renewal accounts to support the development and retention of Admiral business.
  • Learn to evaluate and price renewal business in accordance with service standards, objectives, and underwriting guidelines.
  • Apply analytical skills while learning underwriting processes and renewal account servicing.
  • Participate in a collaborative group project with interns from other departments.
  • Work independently on a remote and/or hybrid in-person schedule throughout the summer months.
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed to support business partners.
  • Complete other duties and assignments as part of the overall internship experience.
  • Work primarily in an office when performing work there.
  • Occasionally lift and bend.
  • Sit at a desk for long periods of time.

Desired Qualifications

  • Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree focused in Risk Management and Insurance, or a related program or field.
  • Being a rising junior or senior student.

About the Company

W.R. Berkley

Commercial insurance underwriting, reinsurance, and investments

W. R. Berkley Corporation underwrites commercial property and casualty insurance and provides reinsurance globally. It operates two segments: Insurance, with 53 units worldwide and lines such as excess and surplus, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation; and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess, offering reinsurance and excess coverage to other insurers and self-insured entities. It earns money from premiums and from its investment portfolio. The company differentiates itself with a broad multinational underwriting platform and a dual focus on underwriting profitability and investment management, serving clients from small businesses to large corporations across many industries. Its goal is to deliver risk transfer and financial protection to customers while generating steady underwriting results and investment returns for shareholders.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Greenwich, CT
Founded
1967

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