Summer Intern, Excess/Surplus Insurance Claims

What makes Admiral Insurance Group ADMIRABLE.

Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through its wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines of commercial insurance. The company specializes in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses that require creative solutions, outside of the box thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and astute business knowledge. As a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation's premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, Admiral Insurance Group has the resources, support, and industry data to provide exceptional service and innovative solutions for clients and partners.

The Claims Intern will work primarily in an office setting with key team members to learn and participate in all aspects of commercial general liability and professional liability claims handling for Admiral insureds over the course of approximately 10 weeks. This intern position requires strong analytical skills applied in learning all aspects of the claims handling process through independent study, projects assigned, attendance at bi-weekly Claims Committee meetings, new claims entry and set-up, claim evaluation, and settlement negotiations, up to and including involvement (or attendance virtually) at mediations, depositions, and/or other on-site investigation. The internship will also involve a collaborative group project with interns from other Admiral departments. Other duties and tasks to be assigned in conjunction with the overall internship experience. Key functions will include, but are not limited to: 

• Learn all aspects of the claims handling process through independent study and assigned projects.
• Attend bi-weekly Claims Committee meetings.
• Assist with new claims entry and claim set-up.
• Participate in claim evaluation activities.
• Learn and participate in settlement negotiations.
• Assist with and/or attend mediations, depositions, and other on-site investigations, including virtual participation when appropriate.
• Participate in a collaborative group project with interns from other Admiral departments.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned in conjunction with the overall internship experience.
• Apply strong analytical skills in learning and supporting all aspects of commercial general liability and professional liability claims handling.

Education

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with a focus on Risk Management and Insurance (or other applicable major) preferred.
• GPA of 3.0 and above is required.
• Rising Junior or Senior students welcome.
• Interest in enhancing classroom learning through practical career-related work experience within the industry.
• Career interest in insurance, Claims, and Excess and Surplus Lines.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Strong technical capabilities and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Skills

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Technical capabilities
• Collaboration skills
• Independent work skills

Working Conditions

• Work may be performed primarily in an office.
• Ability to occasionally lift and bend.
• May require sitting at a desk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments under moderate stress levels.
• Requires sufficient personal mobility, physical reflexes, and mental capacity to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks.
• Ability to travel, as needed.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.