Actuarial Summer Intern
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Job Location:
Urbandale, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Details
Rated Best Places to Work 2024 by Business Insurance Continental Western Group is a regional property casualty insurance company offering commercial products and services through independent agents in the Midwest. CWG provides unique value through the service provided by our experienced group of employees and independent agents. Since 1886 -Strong Local and Trusted.
As a Berkley company we enjoy operational flexibility that allows us to deliver quality coverage solutions. W. R. Berkley Corporation and all member insurance companies are rated A (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and carry Standard& PoorsFinancial Rating ofA(Strong).
This role will be based in our Urbandale IA office 4 days a week on site and one day remote.
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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
As an Actuarial Intern with Continental Western Group (CWG) you will be immersed in a variety of insurance business fields test your skills enhance your business knowledge network and be offered assignments/projects in specific areas of study. The program was developed to provide you with a valuable rewarding experience and help connect the knowledge from academics with the reality of todays insurance careers.
What you can expect
The CWG internship and development program seeks high potential students that demonstrate creativity curiosity innovativeness entrepreneurial spirit and appropriate risk taking. The program provides access to the companys senior leaders while also introducing a broad overview of insurance operations in claims marketing underwriting analytics and the independent agency system.
Learn the Fundamentals
The first phase of the CWG internship includes an introduction to CWG and the W. R. Berkley Corporation including the historical path of our 100-year-old company. General training about CWGs product distribution channel and company-specific business processes will lay the groundwork for an interns comprehensive learning experience. Technical training necessary to perform analysis and complete program projects will follow the general training. Sessions focused on developing innovation creativity risk taking and entrepreneurial drive will be held regularly for all program interns.
Make an Impact
Each intern may be assigned to a business area within CWG such as Claims Underwriting Actuarial Marketing or Finance. After completing the general rotational training interns will manage project responsibilities specific to the Actuarial department.
Create Connection
The CWG internship program will include social activities aimed at building strong networking relationships with fellow interns and CWG staff. Activities may include CWG key management sessions team building and volunteer/community service opportunities.
At CWG were dedicated to making your time with us unique and rewarding! Competitive pay exposure to the complete business operation meaningful responsibility fun activities and full-time employment opportunities!
Qualifications
What you need to have:
- Must be a registered undergraduate junior or senior student pursuing a major in business math risk management actuarial science or related studies.
- Participation in extracurricular and leadership activities.
- Commitment to the duration of the 10-12 week internship program.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be available to work onsite at the Urbandale IA Campus.
We will be reviewing applications after the holiday season.
Please note internships are planned for employment start dates in Summer 2026.
Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the scope complexity and location of the role; the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Sponsorship Details
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Berkley is a leader in commercial lines insurance, with over 60+ specialized businesses - each with deep expertise in an industry, product, or regional niche.
