Underwriting Intern

Underwriting Intern

Under close supervision, performs functional duties for assigned division. Performs special projects as required. As an Underwriting Intern, you will :

• Be involved in risk selection, analyzing risk, risk management, decision making, account / portfolio management, managing business relationships and trend analysis.
• Gain hands on project experience surrounding investigations on emerging commercial and personal lines trends and data analysis of existing portfolio
• Collaborate between Underwriting and Risk Control to develop recommendations for underwriting new and existing business and improving risk management techniques for ERIE's portfolio
• Gain shadowing opportunities that allow for exhibition of underwriting and independent agent interaction and decision making process, as well as experience with new business applications, re-underwriting analysis and system utilization
• Present to upper management on underwriting project topics and the development of product and coverage recommendations for the underwriting department to evaluate and incorporate into Erie's risk appetite
• Learn fundamentals of the insurance industry, different insurance coverages, and professional business etiquette

Performs various tasks related to the achievement of division objectives. Conducts research and gathers information and assists in creating presentations as required. Analyzes data and reports findings. Verifies and enters data into appropriate system, and updates electronic files. Provides clerical and administrative support as needed. Completes special projects as required.

Minimum Educational Requirements : High school diploma, or equivalent, required. Pursuit of Bachelor's degree with completion of sophomore year in a relevant field required.

Additional Experience : Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software preferred.

Physical Requirements : Lifting / Moving 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%). Lifting / Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (