Underwriting Intern
Overview:
As a summer Intern, you will be introduced to the skills necessary for a successful insurance career at AmTrust North America by working closely with our Underwriting and Product Development Teams. Throughout this internship, you will build a foundational background and robust overview of different lines of business throughout the organization.You will interact with various stakeholders to learn multiple facets of the underwriting process.
This is your chance to check out AmTrust North America as a potential employer. We will provide you with the tools and resources to be successful. Our ideal candidate is one that is excited about the prospect of becoming an underwriter and sees insurance as their future professional career.Your internship supervisor and professional mentor are committed to make sure you are benefiting from your experience.
Responsibilities:
- Work across functional teams to obtain an understanding of the different parts of the business and how to partner with the Sales and Underwriting organization.
- Exposure to the underwriting decision-making process including evaluating a risk, application of rates, endorsements, and more.
- Learn about evaluating Risk Management Loss Control techniques, claim history and calculating loss ratios.
- Participate in special projects and perform other ad hoc analyses as assigned; and,
- Performers other duties as assigned.
The expected salary for this role is $25/hr.
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.
This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.
Qualifications:
- Rising senior (someone graduating December 2026 or May 2027)
- Bachelor’s degree candidate within targeted business majors of Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance preferred.
- Computer skills in MS Office (e.g. Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills demonstrating organizational behaviors.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills adapting to different cultures and communication styles.
- Professional demeanor with clients and teammates, positive attitude.
- Demonstrates integrity and respect
What We Offer:
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available.We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.