About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship program at Burns & Wilcox. You will work 40 hours per week on-site in our San Diego office. You will join a specialty underwriting team focused on commercial, personal, or professional lines of insurance. The program aims to build your business, communication, and leadership skills through direct experience.
What you'll do#
- Join agent marketing calls and client meetings.
- Assist with insurance policy renewals.
- Manage new business and renewal data using Microsoft Excel.
- Match agency client needs with the right programs or markets.
- Send out loss notices and policy change information.
- Support senior leaders on specific projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at an accredited university.
- A degree path in Risk Management and Insurance is strongly preferred, though we also consider Business, Finance, and related fields.
- An expected graduation date in December 2027 or May 2028.
- Technical skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Previous internship experience is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Status: Full-time.
About H.W. Kaufman Group
H.W. Kaufman Group operates in the financial services industry with a focus on insurance brokerage, underwriting, and claims. Founded in 1969, the firm provides services to insurance brokers, agents, and carriers. It maintains a presence through more than 60 offices across the globe. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and functions as a privately held organization.
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