Investment Accounting Intern
About the job
- Strong academic performance, including completion of introductory accounting and/or finance courses and a basic understanding of accounting and finance principles.
- Interest in learning more about and working in the property and casualty insurance market.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A high level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility.
- Current junior or senior actively working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for 12 weeks.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
- Monitor daily investment activity within the Clearwater investment accounting tool.
- Monitor month-to-date investment activity within Clearwater and corresponding market activity for the period, and assist in summarizing information in the weekly portfolio overview.
- Prepare monthly investment reconciliations, including custodian, Clearwater, and Workday reconciliations.
- Prepare and post monthly investment journal entries on a generally accepted accounting principles and statutory basis for six insurance companies.
- Assist in coordinating with various banks and state insurance departments for necessary investment transactions and account maintenance.
- Maintain procedural documentation for assigned responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- CPA pursuit is preferred.
About the company
Core Specialty provides property, casualty, and marine insurance for small- to mid-sized businesses. It underwrites specialized commercial policies, tailoring coverage to clients’ risk profiles to support their risk management strategies. The product works by underwriting and issuing policies in its specialty lines, earning revenue from premiums and claims management. The company differentiates itself through its focus on the specialty insurance market and its emphasis on tailored underwriting for commercial risks, aiming to grow to a leading position in the specialty sector. Its goal is to be a top provider in specialty property, casualty, and marine insurance and to be a key partner for businesses looking to manage risk.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cincinnati, Ohio
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Aviation & Aerospace adds specialty depth and new premium sources after LAU integration in 2025.
- Stable AM Best outlook supports broker confidence and policyholder retention through 2026.
- Core Specialty keeps buying niche businesses, strengthening distribution and underwriting scale quickly.
What critics are saying
- Eagen v. Core Specialty survived dismissal on hostile-work-environment and retaliation claims in March 2026.
- The June 2026 dual-track IPO chatter signals pressure for liquidity and exit timing.
- Leadership churn across chairman, CFO, and general counsel roles strains execution during expansion.
What makes Core Specialty unique
- Core Specialty scaled to 18 specialty units after acquiring London Aviation Underwriters in January 2025.
- Jeff Consolino, founder and CEO, became executive chairman on May 28, 2026.
- AM Best affirmed A ratings for Core Specialty members on October 9, 2025.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness Program