Intern - Commercial Underwriting (Summer 2026)

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

This internship is designed for college students who desire to have a career in the insurance industry. You will be trained on one or more of our Commercial product lines. Work post-training will include underwriting new business quotes, renewal business, along with additional projects as needed. You will be paired with an experienced mentor who will review your work, assist in answering your questions, and provide additional insights into our culture. We will also expose you to other functional areas within our organization including Claims, Loss Prevention, and Sales. Additional opportunities may include job shadowing with experienced Underwriters, traveling with Loss Prevention to learn about different business, visiting an agency to acquire knowledge about how the agency interacts with underwriting, and conducting presentations on your experiences.  

This position is an in-office role located in West Bend, WI. No remote opportunities for this position are available at this time.

What will I learn?

• This internship is designed for college students who desire to have a career in Underwriting/insurance.
• You will be trained on one or more of our Commercial product lines in the insurance industry.
• Work post-training will include underwriting new business quotes, renewal business, along with additional projects as needed.
• You will be paired with an experienced mentor who will review your work, assist in answering your questions, and provide additional insights into our culture.
• We will also expose you to other functional areas within our organization including Claims, Loss Prevention, and Sales.
• Additional opportunities may include job shadowing with experienced Underwriters, traveling with Loss Prevention to learn about different business, visiting an agency to acquire knowledge about how the agency interacts with underwriting, and conducting presentations on your experiences.  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferably Risk Management & Insurance, Business or Math
  (Junior status highly is preferred)
•  Intermediate knowledge of personal computers
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Exceptional communication skills
•  Ability to contribute in a team environment

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.

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