Underwriting Intern - Professional Services Group - Bala Cynwyd, PA (Spring/Summer 2027)

Internship Opportunity At RLI

Under frequent supervision, gain a broad understanding of the RLI business through real-world insurance experience and on-the-job training. You will support the underwriting, risk management, and operations functions with a primary focus on design and miscellaneous professional liability.

Principal duties and responsibilities include:

• Collaborate and work closely with staff to assist the underwriting, risk management, operational, and support teams across RLI.
• Analyze and interpret data from various sources to support underwriting and operational processes.
• Participate in underwriting process via preparing quotes, attending department meetings, and working across business units to collect and organize information.
• Complete project-based assignments as assigned.
• Participate in RLI Summer Internship program which is coordinated by our home office. All interns will have the opportunity to travel to our home office in Peoria, IL to network with interns from across the country and meet with and present to RLI leadership.

Education and experience: Open to all majors. Strong preference toward candidates with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Knowledge, skills, and competencies include:

• Ability to analyze and resolve basic issues utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with others.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic.
• Possesses relationship building skills.
• Possesses basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

Who we're looking for:

• Critical thinking/analytic skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Integrity and reliability
• Technical accuracy

Internship pay rates:

• General Internship: $20/hour
• IT & Underwriting: $22/hour
• Legal: $25/hour
• Actuarial: $22-$28/hour*

*Dependent on number of completed actuarial exams.

Our application process includes:

• Initial phone call from our recruiting team.
• First-round interviews with the team.
• Second-round interview for some internships.
• Brief background check consisting of criminal check, education verification, and reference.
• Typical intern hours are dependent on the time of year that an individual is working for RLI. 10-15 hours/week during the school year and 30+ hours/week during the summer.

Diversity & Inclusion:

RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.