You are a driven and motivated problem solver ready to pursue meaningful work. You strive to make an impact every day & not only at work, but in your personal life and community too. If that sounds like you, then you've landed in the right place.
Interested in a career in Underwriting? The Hartford offers a great opportunity to those currently pursuing their Bachelor’s degree.
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION?
The Financial Lines Underwriting internship program is designed to prepare college students for the commercial insurance market.
Expectations:
Assist team by performing tasks designed to gain an understanding of the Financial Lines marketplace while providing information / research to the team
Present findings to the team
Achieve standards established for success in the program by completing daily assignments; plan and prioritize work activities to achieve desired results within necessary time frames
Actively participate by asking questions, volunteering answers, and assisting teammates as appropriate
Participate fully with the other interns on any group/team activities, as assigned by the manager
Effectively use online resources, automation tools, and computer software packages
Continuously develop and strengthen the skills required for success in the underwriting position
What’s in it for you?
Assigned to a challenging work experience to develop analytical, technical and leadership skills and build industry knowledge
Attend weekly business meetings and personal development workshops as well as meet regularly meet with your manager and peer mentor
Successful interns have the potential to be considered for full-time employment
What is The Hartford looking for?
Students expecting to graduate in December 2021 / May 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Economics, Marketing, or Liberal Arts with minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred
Must have a record of high achievement, analytical thinking, self-motivation, relationship building and a solid work ethic
Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze and reason through complex problems and make sound recommendations in a fast-paced environment
High energy self-starter, good decision maker with an entrepreneurial spirit
Solid time management skills
Computer savvy, experience with MS office suite
Competitive nature and strong desire to win
Locations: New York, NY; Hartford, CT; Schaumburg, IL
Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
About The Hartford
At The Hartford, our nearly 19,000 employees use their unique talents in careers that span a variety of disciplines – from developing the latest technology to creating and promoting our products to evaluating future financial risks. All with one goal in mind: helping our customers, partners and community achieve amazing things. Working at The Hartford means feeling good about the insurance we provide and the work you do because it really makes a difference. Helping people navigate unexpected challenges is what The Hartford has been doing for 200+ years, and you could be a part of it.
Building a career at our company offers students and recent grads a chance to put your academic knowledge to use while providing a place to grow, learn and contribute to a company with purpose. We offer a wide range of opportunities, from working with customers, to technology & data roles, finance, actuarial, product management, marketing and communications, underwriting, claims and more!
