Underwriting Intern — Executive and Professional

Job overview

The Underwriting Intern — Executive and Professional role is onsite in Chicago, IL. Compensation is $22–$26 per hour. This 12-week paid summer internship supports Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance’s Executive & Professional Underwriting Team. The intern learns commercial underwriting through risk evaluation, policy structuring, collaboration, and portfolio work. Training and project contributions support the team’s work protecting clients’ assets and maintaining portfolio profitability.

What you'll do

• Learn to evaluate and underwrite casualty risks
• gain exposure to the insurance lifecycle and commercial casualty market
• collaborate with underwriters and cross-functional teams
• participate in real-world projects
• develop knowledge of commercial insurance, risk assessment, pricing strategies, and market dynamics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

underwriting intern

executive & professional

chicago il

berkshire hathaway specialty insurance

summer internship

12 weeks

commercial underwriting

risk assessment

casualty insurance

paid internship

$22–$26/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid 12-week summer internship with direct training and hands-on project experience.

Why this role

12-week paid summer internship with direct training from experienced teammates across products including directors and officers insurance, employment practices, fiduciary liability, and commercial crime. Interest in insurance or a related field is sought.

About the employer

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.