Help underwriters collect details needed to assess new policies and renewals
Reach out to brokers and other parties for required paperwork
Familiarize yourself with company operations and product offerings
Develop knowledge of how insurance underwriting works
What they're looking for
Business degree candidate, ideally with insurance, marketing, or finance focus
Junior year completion or higher
Genuine enthusiasm for property casualty insurance
Minimum 3.00 GPA
Excellent written and verbal abilities
Computer proficiency for evaluating risk
At EMC, we're all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let's improve lives together.
This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule from Des Moines, IA
Essential Functions
Summer paid internship working in one of EMC's branch underwriting departments
Assists underwriters in obtaining information needed to properly evaluate new business and renewal submissions, including correspondence with agents and other outside sources
Learns EMC culture, business processes and products
Gains an understanding of the insurance underwriting process
Education & Experience
Business major, preferably in insurance, marketing or finance
Completion of junior year preferred
Interest in property casualty insurance career
Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical ability
Strong organizational skills
Sound decision-making and problem-solving
Attention to detail
Good personal computer knowledge necessary to analyze and underwrite risks
Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.
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