You should major in Accounting or Finance, be proficient in MS Excel, have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Permanent U.S. work authorization is needed.

You will assist with projects and operations, learn finance and internal audit functions, and gain insights into the specialty commercial insurance industry during your 12-week paid internship.

Accounting & Tax

Banking & Finance

United States

Boston

Large

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is an organization committed to providing long-term risk solutions and claims care to our customers backed by the financial strength of Berkshire Hathaway. We’re passionate about analyzing risk markets and tailoring insurance solutions that provide businesses with the flexibility they need to pursue opportunities.

Accessibility, collaboration, responsibility, and integrity are at the core of how we conduct business. Ease of doing business is a priority, which means our teammates are empowered to collaborate and think creatively to achieve customer satisfaction. Our company culture puts a premium on responsiveness so we can get business done effectively, efficiently, and thoroughly. 


Finance

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

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 Are you looking for a place that truly values and accepts differences of perspectives and understands that winning together builds a stronger organization?
 Are you looking for an organization that is a powerful platform driven by exceptional people, and one where you can be recognized and rewarded for individual excellence in a team framework?
 Are you looking for the opportunity to start building meaningful, professional relationships with people who, like you, have a high level of capabilities and strong character, who care about each other, their customers, and communities?
 Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty, and specialty lines insurance company in the world? If so, then our 2025 Intern program is for you!
 
 Job Opportunity:
 We have an exciting opportunity to join our Boston Finance / Internal Audit Team as an Intern. During your 12-week paid internship, you will contribute on various projects and operational activities under the guidance of our experienced team. In addition to learning about our finance and internal audit functions and experiencing the collaborative effort that we promote in order to support our business, you will also learn about the specialty commercial insurance industry.
 
 Education, Skills and Experience:
 <ul>
 <li>Interest or majoring in Accounting or Finance.</li>
 <li>Proficient with MS Office Applications, particularly MS Excel.</li>
 <li>Effective written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with teammates and customers.</li>
 <li>Possess a high sense of rigor with respect to details and accuracy.</li>
 <li>Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, when needed.</li>
 <li>Ability to manage multiple assignments and manage time effectively and with the proper pace.</li>
 <li>Permanent work authorization in the United States.</li>
 </ul>
 
 Who are we? A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.
 We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized.
 
 BHSI Offers Interns:
 <ul>
 <li>The opportunity to build a broad knowledge of the Insurance industry through instructor-led training classes.</li>
 <li>The opportunity to collaborate with BHSI interns from across the country on a project.</li>
 <li>One-on-one mentorship, career development and learning opportunities as you engage with senior management.</li>
 <li>A liberating, fast-paced culture, centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our business.</li>
 <li>A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity, encourages innovation, and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.</li>
 </ul>
 #LI-ON-SITE
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 Are you looking for a place that truly values and accepts differences of perspectives and understands that winning together builds a stronger organization?
 Are you looking for an organization that is a powerful platform driven by exceptional people, and one where you can be recognized and rewarded for individual excellence in a team framework?
 Are you looking for the opportunity to start building meaningful, professional relationships with people who, like you, have a high level of capabilities and strong character, who care about each other, their customers, and communities?
  Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty, and specialty lines insurance company in the world? If so, then our 2025 Intern program is for you!
 
  Job Opportunity:
 We have an exciting opportunity to join our Boston Finance / Internal Audit Team as an Intern. During your 12-week paid internship, you will contribute on various projects and operational activities under the guidance of our experienced team. In addition to learning about our finance and internal audit functions and experiencing the collaborative effort that we promote in order to support our business, you will also learn about the specialty commercial insurance industry.
 
  Education, Skills and Experience:
 
  Interest or majoring in Accounting or Finance.
  Proficient with MS Office Applications, particularly MS Excel.
  Effective written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with teammates and customers.
  Possess a high sense of rigor with respect to details and accuracy.
  Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, when needed.
  Ability to manage multiple assignments and manage time effectively and with the proper pace.
  Permanent work authorization in the United States.
 
 
  Who are we? A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.
 We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized.
 
  BHSI Offers Interns:
 
  The opportunity to build a broad knowledge of the Insurance industry through instructor-led training classes.
  The opportunity to collaborate with BHSI interns from across the country on a project.
  One-on-one mentorship, career development and learning opportunities as you engage with senior management.
  A liberating, fast-paced culture, centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our business.
  A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity, encourages innovation, and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
 
 #LI-ON-SITE


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