IT Commercial Lines Summer Intern

About Us

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Overview

Calling all college students! Planning to intern during the summer of 2027? Kick-off your career at Selective Insurance by joining our award-winning 

This is an 11-week, full-time experience that offers a sneak peek how I.T. intersects with insurance. Level up your skills and knowledge by diving into your department of choice. Throughout the program, you’ll get a feel for the corporate environment with on-the-job assignments, team projects, exposure to senior leadership & executives, and even a community volunteer day. All of this and more will help you build meaningful relationships throughout the organization.  

So, what are you waiting for? Come and make summer 2027 one to remember with Selective!

Are you ready to turn your classroom knowledge into real-world impact? Join our Summer Internship Program and work alongside experienced engineers to build innovative software solutions that power the future of insurance. This is your chance to explore cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI, cloud-native development, and modern software engineering practices—all while gaining hands-on experience that will set you apart in your career. Please note, this is a hybrid position, therefore, applicants must be within commuting distance of our Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC location.  

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design, build, and test custom software applications that support our Commercial Lines business.
• Contribute to real-world projects using modern tech stacks, cloud platforms, and agile methodologies.
• Explore and experiment with Generative AI tools and APIs to enhance business processes and customer experiences.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and team stand-ups to learn how software is built in a professional environment.
• Work cross-functionally with peers and leaders on an Action Learning Project that addresses a real business challenge.
• Learn about the insurance industry and how technology drives innovation in an Enterprise environment.
• See your work delivered to our users and how it makes a positive impact on our business.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (rising juniors or seniors preferred).
• Passion for technology, curiosity to learn, and a drive to build impactful solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in programming languages and a willingness to learn new languages and technologies
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• College credit can be earned depending on your institution’s requirements.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required. Ideal internship candidates will be full-time undergraduate college Juniors or Seniors, with the ability to perform at a professional level.

Total Rewards

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Pay Range

USD $25.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.
Additional Information

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.