Underwriting Summer Internship - Chicago

Burns & Wilcox

Dec 2, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Media & Journalism
Chicago

Requirements

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at an accredited university. Must be Junior or Senior standing.
Maintains strong academic success
Solid technical proficiency including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Prior internship experienced preferred
Keen interest in the insurance industry, specifically within specialty insurance
Think analytically to respond to complex inquiries and make timely decisions
Action orientated and successful at prioritizing multiple tasks
Professional demeanor with superior communication and presentation skills
Able to work independently and also in a team environment, with a high degree of initiative, poise, and confidentiality
Intellectually curious

Responsibilities

In addition, they will be following up on smaller projects and assisting their team as needed. The underwriting interns will work side by side with senior leaders while developing their business acumen and leadership skills. Depending on their progression they may engage in basic policy renewals, participate in agent marketing calls, and any Insurance Association events that may be taking place during the internship. He or she will also cooperate with other interns and participate in weekly lunch and learns and other corporate events.

Burns & Wilcox

Wholesale Specialty Insurance

Finance

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1969

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Burns & Wilcox, H.W. Kaufman Group's flagship organization, is North America’s leading independent wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. Burns & Wilcox offers wide-ranging and comprehensive specialty insurance solutions to serve retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, worldwide. For over 50 years, Burns & Wilcox has been uniquely focused on the success of the brokers and agents with whom they work. Its 2000+ professionals possess a relentless commitment to apply their expertise to their clients’ needs day in and day out. The company also includes Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, focused exclusively on wholesale brokerage, delivering comprehensive solutions founded in quality outcomes, precision, agility and knowledge-based results. Annually, Burns & Wilcox captures more than $2.4 billion in premium by placing the world’s most sophisticated and complex risks. Burns & Wilcox Brand Ambassadors include: 2016 PGA Champion, Jimmy Walker, 2012 U.S. Open Winner, Webb Simpson, six-time PGA Tour Winner, Max Homa, and U.S. Women's Amateur Winner, Sophia Schubert. Burns & Wilcox is also a proud partner of the Detroit Red Wings.