Underwriting Intern

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together. **This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule from Des Moines, IA**

Essential Functions

• Summer paid internship working in one of EMC’s branch underwriting departments
• Assists underwriters in obtaining information needed to properly evaluate new business and renewal submissions, including correspondence with agents and other outside sources
• Learns EMC culture, business processes and products
• Gains an understanding of the insurance underwriting process

Education & Experience

• Business major, preferably in insurance, marketing or finance
• Completion of junior year preferred
• Interest in property casualty insurance career
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical ability
• Strong organizational skills
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Good personal computer knowledge necessary to analyze and underwrite risks

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.