Commercial Underwriting Intern

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance

Internship Focus

This internship is designed to provide exposure to the commercial underwriting process, helping interns develop an understanding of risk evaluation, insurance operations, and strategic decision-making. Interns will work alongside experienced underwriters while contributing to meaningful projects that support business objectives and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

As a Commercial Underwriting Intern, you may:

• Assist with underwriting activities for Commercial Auto and Businessowners lines of business.
• Support the completion of policy renewals, endorsements, quotes, and other underwriting transactions.
• Analyze market opportunities and industry trends.
• Participate in special projects involving underwriting guidelines, process improvements, and emerging business opportunities.
• Review claim data and assist in developing recommendations for policy or procedural enhancements.
• Evaluate underwriting materials and resources to ensure they are current, accurate, and effective.
• Collaborate with underwriting professionals and gain exposure to business decision-making.

Desired Majors

Students Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree In:

• Risk Management & Insurance
• Business
• Related fields of study

Preferred Skills & Characteristics

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• A willingness to work independently and take initiative.
• The ability to learn new systems, technology, and processes quickly.
• Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and evaluating complex situations.
• Confidence sharing ideas, offering recommendations, and making decisions.
• Interest in solving challenges and approaching problems from multiple perspectives.