Summer Internship

October 29, 2024

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Job Description

About UsWorld Insurance Associates

About UsWorld Insurance Associates is a unique insurance and professional services organization offering top products and services from major providers, combined with attentive service from local agents. We are one of the fastest-growing insurance brokers in the top 20 in the U.S. and we offer you the opportunity to develop your skills in a rapidly expanding organization. We specialize in:

Personal and commercial insurance lines
Surety and bonding
Employee benefits
Financial and retirement services
Human capital management solutions

WORLD Internship Program

The WORLD Internship Program is a 10-week program aimed to develop a bench of talented professionals who will be able to join us after college graduation.

As a Summer Intern, you will:

• Gain an understanding of the Insurance Industry and the distribution models for Insurance Products.
• Receive a broad understanding of the insurance brokerage cycle from identifying and properly marketing risks, building a service timeline, implementing service requests, and working through a renewal.
• Be placed in one of the following departments for the duration of the summer:
Commercial Lines
Personal Lines
Surety Placement
Claims

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work alongside our team and help drive the timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks.
• Learn how World helps clients improve financial performance while protecting them from risk exposure.
• Build a foundation for a solid career in a stable industry with a rapidly growing team.
• Develop valuable skills and build a network that will help you launch a successful career.
• Support the development of positive relationships with clients and teammates by providing high levels of advocacy, excellent service, and professional communication.
• Build valuable skills in creating and presenting business proposals, understanding risk management, and developing time management strategies.

Key components of the program include:

Intern Orientation at Iselin, New Jersey headquarters
Speaker Presentations, Town Halls, monthly webinars by Executive Leadership
Learning from our CEO and COO about World’s business strategy, operating model, and key priorities
Self-paced online program provided by the Council for Insurance Agents and Brokers
Fun networking, volunteer, and social events
Developmental workshops

Qualifications

Must be enrolled in a business program at an accredited university or college and graduating in May 2026 or December 2025. (Graduates and students enrolled in Insurance and Risk Management programs strongly preferred)
Must be willing to work onsite, M-F between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (we do not offer remote internships)
Prior customer support experience preferred.
Possess strong organization / administrative and computing skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)
Able to work independently and enjoy a high degree of interaction with team members.
Self-motivated and driven.
Maintain a sense of urgency and ability to work with and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, including the ability to actively listen, and problem solve with minimal assistance.
The ability to multitask, prioritize, work independently, and use discretion surrounding sensitive information.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude.