Intern – Research and Development

Overview:

SageSure, the insurance first, tech-forward, capital-lite managing general underwriter that focuses on the underserved, preferred homeowners middle-market, is seeking an Intern to join the Rising Pioneer Program as part of our Home Services department. The Home Services team is a cross-functional team that drives innovation and R&D to make homes in hurricane-prone regions safer and more resilient. Using cutting-edge technology like smart home sensors, aerial imagery, and predictive algorithms, we develop solutions that proactively reduce risk and protect homeowners. 

Over the course of this 10-week program, interns will gain tangible, hands-on experience and insight into our business operations. After 3 days of orientation and training, you’ll join our Home Services team, where you’ll be assigned discovery projects, and asked to develop real-world solutions to current business challenges. We have, very often, considered our interns for post-graduation roles within the company.

What you’d be doing:

• Research emerging products and services to identify new opportunities to protect homeowners (e.g. new IoT devices, technology partnerships, etc.)
• Learn how to develop, test, and implement cutting-edge solutions that drive real impact. 
• Help develop prototypes and run pilot projects to see innovations in action.
• Collaborate with a team and take ownership of an individual Capstone project
• Share key insights and updates to the Home Services team.
• Receive coaching, mentoring and feedback from Home Services and other Innovation team members.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Experience designing, prototyping, and testing new product concepts.
• Desire to work in the insurance industry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to apply critical thinking across multiple disciplines 
• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and hungry to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• An undergraduate in engineering with an anticipated graduation date in 2025 or 2026.
• Authorization to work in the United States

Highly preferred candidates also have:

• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Prior internship and/or research experience in R&D, innovation, or product management