2026 Underwriting Internship Program - Chicago, IL - R6748-4346

2026 Underwriting Internship Program - Chicago, IL

Launch your career with Everest Group, Ltd.! Join the Everest 2026 Summer Internship Program! This is an exciting opportunity to receive exposure to the world of Property & Casualty Reinsurance and Insurance through dynamic training, firsthand business experience, and networking with the industrys leading experts and experienced professionals. Throughout the Program, you can expect to build upon the academic foundations you have established at school and apply your learning to real world scenarios. The Program will run for 10 weeks : June 1 - August 7, 2026.

Our Strength - Our People

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

Your Impact & Opportunity

As an Intern, you will be placed in one of our dynamic lines of business within Insurance or Reinsurance :

• Support our casualty and property teams in the day-to-day underwriting process as well as meet with brokers as part of the overall internship.
• Collaborate on the pre-qualification of deals and provide summaries to the underwriting team for submission flow.
• Assist in classifying all submissions received, quoted, declined, etc. from our tracker for reporting and data analytics.
• Shadow underwriters - Information gathering and exposure analysis.
• Monitor rate change reports and similar account tracking reports.
• Grow and develop while participating in a variety of leader led, professional and personal development workshops, networking events, and the like.
• Start strong-your internship experience prepares you for a smooth transition into our Rotational Development Program!

What You Bring : Experience & Qualifications

You are a junior pursuing a bachelors degree at an accredited college / university.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, especially Excel.

Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and collaboration skills.

Leadership or involvement in extracurricular activities, campus clubs / organizations, your community, etc.

Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment while managing multiple projects and priorities.

Everest does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Successful candidates must possess the requisite permanent US employment authorization to be eligible for consideration.

The salary for this position is $800.00 per week. The offered rate of compensation is based on work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits for the duration of the internship program, including health insurance coverage, 401k match, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

What if I dont meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.

Our Values

Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.

Our Colleague Behaviors

Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type : Intern

Time Type : Full time

Primary Location : Chicago, IL - South Riverside

Additional Locations : Everest is an equal opportunity employer.