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Berkley Southwest (a Berkley Company) · 3 months ago

Underwriting Intern

Irving, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Berkley Southwest is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, offering commercial property and casualty products through independent agents. They are seeking an Underwriting Intern to apply fundamental underwriting principles, gain understanding of the insurance operations, and engage in various departments over a 10-week framework.

Financial ServicesInsuranceProfessional Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

As an Underwriting Intern, you will apply your talents in the fundamental principles of underwriting commercial lines insurance policies

Participants will gain an understanding of the underwriting thought process and learn to utilize underwriting guidelines, procedures, rating manual rules and insurance laws/regulations

The Berkley Southwest (BSW) 10-week framework ensures that interns not only get a comprehensive understanding of Berkley Southwest's insurance operations but also feel engaged and prepared to contribute effectively in their future careers

Interns are provided the opportunity to work on innovative projects and gain experience through various of departments: including underwriting, claims, marketing and actuarial

During their final week of their internship, students present their findings and recommendations to Berkley Southwest's management team

Qualification

Risk managementBusiness-related degreeAnalytical thinkingPresentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must be enrolled in accredited University pursuing a bachelor's degree in risk management or business-related field and complete 50 hours of credit toward graduation

Must be available to commit to a 10-week internship (work schedule: 5 days a week)

Internships offered at various BSW locations (Little Rock, AR - 2 openings; Irving, TX - 1 opening and San Antonio, TX - 1 opening)