Underwriter Internship - Summer 2024

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. Job Description Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking an entry level motivated individual to join our team for the summer. The position requires the person to: Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures, in order to make underwriting decisions. Become familiar with company policies, manuals, forms and endorsements in order to understand their meaning and use. Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks. Acquires a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department. Effectively communicate with independent agents and other employees through verbal and/or written means. Qualifications Students should be currently enrolled and entering their junior or senior year in college Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently Above average communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to resolve complex issues An interest in developing product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs Rate of Pay $16.00 per hour. Returning interns qualify for a higher pay rate Equal Employment Opportunity Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law. *Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement Auto-Owners Insurance is a mutual insurance company with a simple human sense approach to business. This means we answer the phone because it's ringing, we treat people like they're people, and we believe the right way is the human way. Established in 1916 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, we currently operate in 26 states. We partner with independent agencies to sell our products to the communities we serve, and we are consistently acknowledged for our superior customer service. We are proud to have been ranked among the Fortune 500 every year since 2002 and certified as a Great Place to Work every year since 2016. Find out why working here is more than just a job - apply today! Not sure what type of position you're looking for? Click the button below to send us your resume.