Summer Intern
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Job Description
About World Insurance Associates
World Insurance Associates is a rapidly growing insurance brokerage firm, ranking among the top 20 in the U.S. They offer a wide range of insurance products and services, including:
• Personal and commercial insurance lines: Covering a variety of needs from home and auto insurance to business liability.
• Surety and bonding: Guaranteeing the performance of contractual obligations.
• Employee benefits: Offering health, dental, vision, and other benefits for employees.
• Financial and retirement services: Providing financial planning and retirement solutions.
• Human capital management solutions: Supporting businesses with HR functions like payroll and benefits administration.
World emphasizes providing attentive service from local agents while leveraging top products and services from major providers.
World Internship Program
Duration: 10 weeks
Goal: Develop a pool of talented professionals for future employment after graduation.
Focus: Gaining an understanding of the insurance industry, including:
• Distribution models for insurance products.
• Brokerage cycle: identifying and marketing risks, building service timelines, implementing service requests, and managing renewals.
Placement: Interns are assigned to one of the following departments:
• Commercial Lines: Deals with insurance needs of businesses.
• Personal Lines: Focuses on insurance for individuals and families.
• Surety Placement: Handles the placement of surety bonds for various purposes.
• Claims: Manages insurance claims and settlements.
Internship Responsibilities
• Team Support: Contribute to the timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks, working alongside experienced professionals.
• Learning & Development: Gain insight into how World helps clients protect themselves from risks and improve financial performance.
• Career Building: Develop a foundation for a career in the insurance industry with a growing team.
• Skill Enhancement: Build valuable skills in:
• Creating and presenting business proposals.
• Understanding risk management.
• Developing time management strategies.
• Client & Team Interaction: Foster positive relationships through excellent service and professional communication.
Internship Program Components
• Daily Work: Interns contribute to ongoing projects and tasks assigned by their managers.
• Orientation: Comprehensive orientation at the Iselin, New Jersey headquarters.
• Speaker Presentations & Town Halls: Hear from executive leadership on World’s strategy, operations, and key priorities.
• monthly Webinars: Learn from the CEO and COO about World’s business model and strategy.
• Online Program: Self-paced online program provided by the Council for Insurance Agents and Brokers.
• Networking Events: Opportunities to build connections with other interns and professionals.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Engage in community service activities.
• Social Events: Fun events to foster camaraderie and build relationships.
• Developmental Workshops: Workshops designed to enhance skills and knowledge.
Internship Qualifications
• Education: Enrolled in a business program at an accredited university or college, graduating in May 2026 or December 2025. Graduates and students in Insurance and Risk Management programs are preferred.
• Work Availability: Must be willing to work onsite Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Remote internships are not offered.
• Experience: Prior customer support experience is preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong organization and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Self-motivation and drive.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently.
• Discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
Equal Opportunity Employer
World Insurance Associates is committed to equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or Veteran status. The company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
