Intern - Specialty Underwriting (Summer 2026)

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West Bend Insurance Company

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Posted 6 months ago

Internship

Madison, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Interns will be trained on one or more Commercial product lines in the insurance industry, including underwriting new business quotes and renewal business. They will also have opportunities for job shadowing and exposure to other functional areas within the organization.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Job Description

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Job Summary

This internship is designed for college students who desire to have a career in the insurance industry. You will be trained on one or more of our Commercial product lines. Work post-training will include underwriting new business quotes, renewal business, along with additional projects as needed. You will be paired with an experienced mentor who will review your work, assist in answering your questions, and provide additional insights into our culture. We will also expose you to other functional areas within our organization including Claims, Loss Prevention, and Sales. Additional opportunities may include job shadowing with experienced Underwriters, traveling with Loss Prevention to learn about different business, visiting an agency to acquire knowledge about how the agency interacts with underwriting, and conducting presentations on your experiences.  

Work Location

This position is an in-office role located in Madison, WI. No remote opportunities for this position are available at this time.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What will I learn?

  • This internship is designed for college students who desire to have a career in Underwriting/insurance.
  • You will be trained on one or more of our Commercial product lines in the insurance industry.
  • Work post-training will include underwriting new business quotes, renewal business, along with additional projects as needed.
  • You will be paired with an experienced mentor who will review your work, assist in answering your questions, and provide additional insights into our culture.
  • We will also expose you to other functional areas within our organization including Claims, Loss Prevention, and Sales.
  • Additional opportunities may include job shadowing with experienced Underwriters, traveling with Loss Prevention to learn about different business, visiting an agency to acquire knowledge about how the agency interacts with underwriting, and conducting presentations on your experiences.  

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferably Risk Management & Insurance, Business or Math(Junior status highly is preferred)
  •  Intermediate knowledge of personal computers
  •  Interpersonal skills
  •  Exceptional communication skills
  •  Ability to contribute in a team environment

EEO

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.

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West Bend Insurance Company

For more than 130 years, West Bend has been a trusted provider of insurance products, serving the diverse needs of business, home, and automobile owners. This reputation for excellence is recognized not only by our policyholders, but by the insurance industry itself. West Bend has been rated A (Excellent) or better by A.M. Best since 1971. West Bend is also consistently ranked at the top by thousands of insurance agents nationwide in an ease-of-doing-business survey conducted annually by Deep Customer Connections, Inc. Over 130 years ago, a fire roared through the city of West Bend, WI. This tragedy was one of the worst for our community and touched the lives of many people. Because of that fire, our company was formed. And even then, we began to show that something good can come from something bad. Over time, people have come to expect this of us. To call with problems and leave with solutions. As time passes, things change. But not our reason for being. At the core of everything we do lies a simple premise. A sincere desire to help our customers through problems and adversity. To make sure that positives come from negative situations. To step up when you need us. To do the right thing. The worst brings out our best. ® That's The Silver Lining. ®

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