Underwriting Intern - Specialty Property (Hybrid)

Our employees are at the heart of what we do: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you are bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are. At Intact, we commit to supporting you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It's our promise to you.

Who we are

At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that's aligned to our targeted customer groups.

Intact's Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. The following opportunity is for our U.S. team.

The opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for Underwriting Intern to join our Specialty Property team based in our Chicago, IL or Kansas City, MO office. This is a full-time, paid internship starting in early June 2026 and lasting approximately 8-12 weeks. We are seeking a motivated student who is interested in learning from a talented team of experts about specialty insurance and underwriting principles. During your internship, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced Underwriting Specialty Property Managers and individual contributors on the Specialty Property team.

As an Intern, you will develop knowledge about corporate insurance functions and the specialty marketplace. You will focus on developing the skills necessary for success by working with and assisting professionals with day-to-day underwriting assignments and special projects. While your assignments will vary over time as you gain experience and skills, interns will typically perform some of the work of entry-level underwriters.

Qualifications:

• Must be working towards a Risk Management, Insurance, or Business focused degree (graduating in 2025 or 2026). Preference will be given to those who have completed insurance or financial analysis coursework.
• Effectively build and maintain relationships with staff at all levels of the organization as well as with our broker clients.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including use of Microsoft Office/Excel.
• Ability to work well under pressure and on multiple projects with competing priorities is required.
• Outstanding organization and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel for business purposes.
• Previous internship experience in insurance is a plus but not required.

Compensation: $20/hour

This position will remain posted until a final candidate is selected. Once the role is filled, this job posting will be removed.

Why choose Intact

We live our Values: We are committed to acting with the highest of ethical standards through our five core values: integrity, respect, customer driven, excellence and social responsibility.

Our commitment to Diversity: Founded in our values, we see diversity as a strength and aspire to create an environment where everyone can be themselves, grow and succeed. Together, we will stand up for what's right to build an inclusive society.

Manage your Time: What you accomplish matters more than hours in the office. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive environment in which you perform your best. Our Time-Off and Flexible Work Arrangement options help foster a healthy work-life balance.

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Our promise to you

Our Values are foundational to our success at Intact. You'll make a difference every day when you live our Values, do your best work, are open to change, and invest in yourself.

In return, we promise you support, opportunities, and performance-led financial rewards in a flexible work environment where you can:

• Shape the future: Help us lead an insurance transformation to better protect people, businesses, and society.
• Win as a team: Collaborate with inspiring people to do your best work every day and together, stand up for what is right.
• Grow with us: Refresh and reinvent your skills, learn from our diverse teams, lift others up, and grow.

About Intact

At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions we are experts at what we do. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that's aligned to our targeted customer groups. Today, we help protect over a dozen industries with tailored coverages and services

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