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W.R. Berkley

Commercial insurance underwriting, reinsurance, and investments

Intern

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Internship · Summer 2027San Diego, CA, USA$20 - $24

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or community college, preferably entering junior or senior year.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Strong learning agility and curiosity, with willingness to explore multiple career paths within the insurance industry.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to collaborate, adapt, and work across multiple teams.
  • Professional demeanor and ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Interest in or experience using artificial intelligence tools and technologies, such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

  • Rotate through Underwriting, Claims, and Sales/Marketing to gain exposure to each function.
  • Shadow team members, including broker calls and claim reviews, to understand day-to-day operations across departments.
  • Attend and actively participate in team meetings during each rotation.
  • Move into a focused Underwriting or Claims assignment based on performance, interests, and business needs.
  • Complete meaningful department-specific assignments as directed by management.
  • Meet regularly with an assigned mentor for career guidance and with a manager for coaching and performance feedback.
  • Participate in intern cohort activities, including weekly huddles, collaborative group projects, and social or volunteer events.
  • Contribute to internal communications or social media content under the guidance of the Marketing team, as applicable.
  • Prepare and deliver a final capstone presentation summarizing key learnings and contributions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Customer service experience.
  • Experience with social media or content creation.
  • Interest in or experience using artificial intelligence tools and technologies, such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and data analytics tools.
  • Relevant coursework in business, risk management, insurance, or a related field.
  • Preferred areas of study include Risk Management & Insurance, Business Administration, Economics, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Communications, or a related field; all majors are encouraged to apply.

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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