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Semester Underwriting Intern
Company : Nautilus Insurance Company
Location : Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Job Type : Intern
Date Posted : 7 January 2026
Company Details
Berkley Specialty Excess, a W. R. Berkley Company, is a wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus lines commercial insurance carrier. We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial business looking for creative solutions to new and unusual complex Environmental and Energy risks.
Company URL: https://www.berkleyse.com/
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The Intern, Underwriting will train with key team members to learn and participate in the process of underwriting and servicing of renewal accounts. The intern will provide general operations support to the Underwriting Department including the processing of binders, policies, endorsements, submissions and other client related correspondence for new and existing accounts.
The internship is for the semester with opportunity to extend based on company need and job performance.
15-20 hours per week
- Supports underwriting through processing of endorsements and related correspondence.
- This temporary based position requires strong analysis skills applied in supporting and meeting service standards, objectives, and following Berkley Specialty Excess’s underwriting guidelines.
- Availability to work independently, both on a remote and potential on a hybrid based in-person schedule through the summer months.
- Ability to prioritize work with little assistance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Interest in enhancing classroom learning through practical career related work experience within the industry.
- Career Interest in Underwriting/Excess and Surplus Lines.
- Ability to assess priorities and manage deadlines effectively.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Education:
- Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree with a focus in Risk Management and Insurance (or other applicable major) preferred.
- A rising Junior or Senior is preferred.
- GPA of 3.0 and above required.
Additional Company Details
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this RoleRelated Jobs
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Frequently asked questions
Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for a Semester Underwriting Intern. Given the role focuses on underwriting complex risks, having a background or interest in risk management and insurance will significantly enhance your performance in Glen Allen’s competitive insurance market.
This internship offers hands-on experience with underwriting processes and client servicing, providing foundational knowledge valuable for future underwriting or risk management positions. It’s a stepping stone to full-time roles in excess and surplus lines insurance, especially useful for students aiming to specialize in niche commercial risk underwriting.
Handling high-risk and complex environmental insurance submissions can be demanding. Interns must juggle multiple tasks independently, meet deadlines, and adapt to both remote and hybrid work settings. Strong organizational and communication skills help navigate these challenges effectively.
Nautilus Insurance Company emphasizes underwriting difficult-to-place risks in the excess and surplus lines market, offering interns exposure to specialized commercial insurance. Their approach combines remote and in-person work flexibility in Glen Allen, providing a unique blend of practical and adaptive learning experiences.
Interns receive direct mentorship from underwriting professionals and engage with real renewal accounts, gaining insight into complex risk assessment. This hands-on training is tailored to Berkley Specialty Excess’s underwriting standards, fostering practical knowledge in a specialized insurance niche.
Glen Allen, VA, hosts a growing insurance sector with moderate competition for underwriting internships. Candidates with risk management backgrounds and strong analytical skills have an advantage, as local employers value practical experience alongside academic credentials.
Glen Allen offers accessible public transit and manageable traffic conditions for commuting. Given the internship’s hybrid model, interns can reduce daily travel by combining remote work days with on-site visits, balancing convenience with team collaboration.
In Glen Allen, VA, Semester Underwriting Interns typically earn between $16 to $22 per hour, aligning with national averages for part-time underwriting internships. Compensation reflects local living costs and the specialized nature of excess and surplus lines insurance training.
Interns frequently support processing binders, endorsements, and policy renewals. They may analyze submissions for moderate to high-risk commercial accounts, applying underwriting guidelines to maintain service standards, which provides practical exposure to real-world insurance operations.
Yes, Nautilus Insurance Company’s focus on hard-to-place environmental and energy risks offers interns specialized knowledge not commonly found in typical underwriting internships. This niche exposure enhances understanding of complex commercial insurance scenarios within a supportive team environment.