Location: New York,NY, USA
Are you looking for a place that truly values and accepts differences of perspectives and understands that winning together builds a stronger organization?
Are you looking for an organization that is a powerful platform driven by exceptional people, and one where you can be recognized and rewarded for individual excellence in a team framework?
Are you looking for the opportunity to start building meaningful, professional relationships with people who, like you, have a high level of capabilities and strong character, who care about each other, their customers, and communities?
Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty, and specialty lines insurance company in the world?
If so, then our 2025 Intern program is for you!
Job Opportunity:
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has an exciting opportunity for an entry level candidate to join the Executive and Professional (E&P) team as an intern in New York. The Intern will receive real time on the job training with exposure to the world of management liability insurance with a focus on financial institutions including banks, insurance companies, real estate, private equity, and asset managers.
During the 12-week internship, you will begin your career by learning how to use both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to fully understand and assess risk profiles of various financial institutions under the guidance of experienced underwriters. You will learn how to underwrite risk and determine the appropriate price, terms and conditions to support profitable business, as well as get a glimpse into marketing to and building relationships with distribution partners.
Education, Skills and Experience:
* Strong interest in Finance, Business and/or Economics
* Basic understanding of banks, insurance companies, real estate, private equity, and asset managers
* Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently when needed
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Experience with MS Office Applications
* All candidates must have permanent work authorization in the United States
Who are we?
A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway's insurance operations, we bring our solutions to the market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.
We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized.
BHSI Offers Interns:
* The opportunity to build a broad knowledge of the Insurance industry through instructor-led training classes.
* The opportunity to collaborate with BHSI interns from across the country on a project.
* One-on-one mentorship, career development and learning opportunities as you engage with senior management.
* A liberating, fast-paced culture, centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our business.
* A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity, encourages innovation, and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework
The base salary range for this position in New York is from $22/hour - $28/hour; a candidate's salary is determined by their relevant skills and experience. We value our teammates - both their capabilities and character - as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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