Underwriting Intern - North America Specialty Underwriting (Hybrid / Remote)

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.

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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 an Underwriting Intern to join our North America Specialty Underwriting (NASU) team based in our Boston, MA; Canton, MA office or remotely nationwide. The projected start date is early June 2026, and the internship will last approximately 8-10 weeks. As a lean organization, we often face tight deadlines and last-minute engagements in important forums, leaving limited time to promote our work or optimize our internal and external presentations. This internship is designed to accelerate our goal of underwriting outperformance, and to help NASU build a forward-thinking inventory that supports our growth over the next five years.

The intern will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop internal templates, draft foundational strategy documents and training materials, and get involved with NASU projects. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to high-level corporate strategy, communications, and operations in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Publicity & Presentation Development (Primary Focus)
• Create internal templates such as :
• "What's NASU" overview (potentially an AI-generated short film based on existing presentations)
• Presentations and Reports templates
• Etc.
• Collaborate with senior management and a designated mentor for guidance and content input.
• Projects Site Audit (Approx. 30-60 hours)
• Corporate Strategy Documentation (Approx. 30-60 hours)
• Collaborate with Corporate Underwriting team to review exposures and underwriting strategies
• Assist in developing a basic training session with each line of business to support onboarding and knowledge sharing.
• Forward-Thinking Underwriting Compliance Support, Risk Control and Quality Assurance (Approx. 90 hours.
• Support the development of visual aids or training materials to promote compliance awareness across the company.
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in current documentation and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with compliance and underwriting teams to ensure alignment with NASU's strategic goals.

Qualifications :

Learning Outcomes :

Compensation : $22 - $27 / 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 :

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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