WSP IT Intern, Chicago Office (2026 Summer)

The Westfield Specialty Intern Program is a paid, ten-week program that offers students the opportunity to obtain firsthand insight into the insurance business. Every day you'll learn and develop your skills but you'll also have a clear and supportive path ahead of you. You'll gain the confidence to take on real projects, build your network and learn from senior leaders across our business. We are seeking Intern candidates to work with our Information Technology team in our Chicago, IL or Berkeley Heights, NJ offices.

Program Elements Include :

• Classroom and On The Job Training
• Weekly Lunch and Learn Series with Senior Leaders
• Formal Mentor Program
• Presentations from Major Brokerage Partners
• Teambuilding and Social Activities; including Community Service Event
• Industry based Group Project

Participants in the Westfield Specialty Summer Intern Program are immersed in the day-to-day operations of a fast-moving, growing insurance company. You will gain valuable, hands-on experience and insurance industry knowledge during the 10-week program. As a summer intern you will work side-by-side with industry leaders on dynamic projects that provide ample opportunity for challenges, learning and achievement. At Westfield Specialty, we are proud to emphasize the education and development for the future leaders of the insurance industry.

2026 Summer Intern Program Openings :

For those who excel in the program, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss full-time employment opportunities at Westfield Specialty after graduation as part of our Trainee Program.

As part of our internship program you will receive :

An IT Intern at Westfield Specialty works on a variety of projects to gain hands-on experience in the insurance industry and develop technical skills. Including :

Create, test and roll out solutions to improve the user experience on digital channels

Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or other related programs required

Strong GPA preferred (Minimum GPA of 3.2 required)

Strong interpersonal skills, including strong oral and written communication skills

Leadership experience through work or involvement in community service, athletics, clubs, or other activities preferred

Technically adept / digitally savvy

Ability to be onsite in office 4 days a week

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

This is a paid internship. Intern will be paid on an hourly basis at the rate of $25 / hour.

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