Underwriting Intern

Company: NICO National Indemnity Company Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers \"large company\" benefits with an exciting, friendly, and \"small company\" atmosphere? Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that. National Indemnity Company (NICO) is one of the leading property/casualty members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, boasting the highest possible financial strength rating by A.M. Best. Located in Omaha, NE and backed by a wealth of experience, National Indemnity Company offers one of the widest selections of commercial insurance products in the industry and the stability that agents and insureds have depended on for decades. Hours: Between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 15-30 hours per week during the school year depending on the applicant's schedule 30-40 hours per week in the summer Duties in the Underwriting Department include: Evaluating risk acceptability based on driver quality, loss history, and overall business operations Identifying and communicating potential problems to lead underwriter(s) Communicating pricing decisions to agents and answer questions During this internship, the student will gain: Knowledge of fundamental concepts of insurance (including coverages & pricing) An understanding of basic commercial auto insurance underwriting Requirements: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Major in business, math, or equivalent Work with detail and accuracy Knowledge of basic math Excellent grammar, proofreading and written communication skills Ability to meet deadlines Benefits, Perks and more! We offer retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5% Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program subsidized downtown parking competitive time off policies including parental leave an Employee Assistance program and much more! Founded in 1940, National Indemnity Company (NICO) has become one of the leading property & casualty members of the Berkshire Hathaway Group of insurance companies, offering one of the widest selections of commercial insurance products in the industry and the highest possible financial strength rating by A.M. Best an A++XV rating. With the added diversity of three owned agencies, Northern States Agency, Pacific Gateway Insurance Agency, and Ringwalt & Lieshe Co., our employees embody the strength, stability, and integrity National Indemnity Company stands for. Joining our innovative corporate structure meshing \"large company\" benefits with a comfortable, \"small company\" atmosphere at our home office or at one of our owned agencies, your coworkers become family. We value our employees and what's important to them - whether healthy living or philanthropy. We believe in investing in and encouraging our employees' total well-being yields dividends time and time again. A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match. We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education. Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals. Transparency in Coverage: NebraskaBlue.com/MRFs #J-18808-Ljbffr Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies