Underwriting Intern Job at Burns & Wilcox, Houston, TX

OHpJekNGbXFBWnkxZW9VaWh3U1JneXM0NkE9PQ==
  • Burns & Wilcox
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

At Burns & Wilcox, we are looking for a passionate individual aiming to follow a career path in the specialty insurance industry. The 12-week summer internship program aims to develop one’s business acumen, communication, and leadership skills through real world experience. This is a paid internship that provides additional learning opportunities for students to learn from and network with executive leadership and fellow interns in a range of departments. This individual will be expected to work 40 hours per week, with four days spent in an office setting and one day remote. The Underwriting Intern will gain valuable experience in one of our insurance underwriting teams comprised of commercial, personal, environmental, or professional lines teams.

Responsibilities

  • Underwriting and cross selling across the department renewal portfolio and new business submissions
  • Participate in agent marketing calls
  • Engage in insurance policy renewals
  • Update new business and renewals in Microsoft Excel
  • Determine which program or market best meets the needs of agency clients
  • Communicating loss notices and policy changes
  • Work alongside senior leaders on special projects and attend client meetings
  • Qualifications
  • Enrolled as an undergraduate at an accredited university, actively pursuing a degree in Risk Management and Insurance (strongly preferred), Business, Finance, or another relevant field
  • Expected graduation in December 2026 or May 2027
  • Previous internship experience is preferred
  • Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

About Our Company

Burns & Wilcox, the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. Burns & Wilcox offers wide ranging and comprehensive solutions to serve retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, from the large houses to the more than 30,000 independent brokers and agents worldwide. Fueled by its freedom from Wall Street and private equity, Burns & Wilcox is a privately owned company whose standards of service, depth of market relationships and outstanding talent are unsurpassed in the specialty insurance sector.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

In addition, Kaufman will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Job Tags

Summer internship, Work at office, Remote work, Worldwide,

Similar Jobs

Provider Careers at Bronson Medical Group

Neuromuscular Neurologist Job at Provider Careers at Bronson Medical Group

 ...Neuromuscular Neurologist Leadership Opportunity Bronson Neuroscience Center has an outstanding opportunity to join their established, highly reputable practice in Southwest Michigan. Seeking to employ a full-time, fellowship trained, BC/BE Neuromuscular Neurologist... 

Insight Global

Aircraft Assembler Job at Insight Global

 ...Aircraft Assembler Boeing 757 Program (Charleston, SC) Contract-to-Hire | Competitive Pay | Relocation Assistance Available We are hiring 100+ Aircraft Assemblers to support Boeings 757 program in Charleston, SC . This is a 12-month contract-to-hire opportunity... 

Core Acquisitions, LLC

Development Manager Job at Core Acquisitions, LLC

 ...Development Manager will be a key representative of the firm for interactions with landowners, municipal officials, consultants, contractors, tenants, brokers, and investment partners. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make meaningful contributions to an established... 

Stable Hollow Construction

Sales & Estimating Representative Job at Stable Hollow Construction

 ...helpful; SketchUp is a plus. Physically Capable: Able to travel to job sites, climb ladders, walk uneven ground, work indoors/outdoors, and lift up to 50 lbs. What We Offer Our Construction Sales & Estimating Representative: ~$95,000-$120,000/year depending on... 

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom

Groundskeeper Job at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom

Groundskeeper & Facility Support Specialist Position Summary: Acts as a groundskeeper while providing general facility support to the plant. Responsible for maintaining groundskeeping equipment and performing a range of routine activities using established processes...