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Ascot Group · 18 hours ago

Environmental Underwriting Intern

Houston, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $30/hr

0+ years exp

Ascot Group offers a Summer Internship Program that provides a unique opportunity to learn about the insurance industry in a dynamic environment. The internship focuses on underwriting while allowing exposure to various functional areas within the company, promoting hands-on learning and collaboration with experienced professionals.

Hiring Manager

Olivia Parcells

Responsibilities

Reviewing underwriting submissions for environmental coverage to analyze client documentation, and identifying key risk factors relating to pollution liability, regulatory compliance, and operational exposures

Delivering special projects for the Environmental team on topics ranging from emerging exposures, liability trends, portfolio mix, and industry segmentation

Researching industry benchmarks, claims data, and environmental regulations to support underwriting decisions

Participating in environmental meetings with underwriters and claims specialists to discuss complex cases and pricing strategies

Participating in ascend learning activities and training sessions

Qualification

Analytical principlesFinancial principlesEnvironmental legislationSustainability issuesVerbal communicationWritten communicationTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program

Expected undergraduate graduation year: 2027

0-2 years of working experience

Active involvement in student organizations, campus initiatives, or leadership roles

General understanding of analytical and financial principles

Basic knowledge of sustainability issues and current environmental legislation

Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with teams and external partners

Effective time management and organizational skills to support multiple projects

Preferred

Preferred majors: Risk Management and Insurance, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or other related fields