The intern will partner with underwriters to review insurance submissions and learn the fundamentals of risk assessment, pricing, and strategy. They will also assist in organizing underwriting information, researching industry trends, and contributing to team projects.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or a related field. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities are required.
Key skills
Risk assessmentPricingUnderwriting strategyData organizationResearchCommunicationInterpersonal skillsCollaborationInsurance principlesAttention to detailOrganizational skills
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We’re Howden, a group of talented insurance experts with the freedom to deliver world-class results for clients.
Our people are our biggest asset and everything that makes us unique, with expertise spanning the full spectrum of insurance.
We offer services across insurance and reinsurance, underwriting, risk consultancy and employee benefits. Our culture, service and continued growth are created by our shared passion and no-limits mindset.
Howden Insurance (Ireland) Limited trading as Howden, Build-Zone, CRS Yachts, Haven Knox-Johnston, Lark Music, Performance Film and Media Insurance, Principal Insurance, RL Underwriting, Robertson Low, Sanctum Health, Sanctum Superyacht Insurance, Self-Build Zone, and Wright Insurance Brokers is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Howden Insurance (Ireland) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, No. 973308. Registered in Ireland under company registration number 338916. Registered Office: 48 Ringsend Road, Dublin 4, D04 EK2K, Ireland. Calls may be monitored and recorded for quality assurance purposes.
At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.
The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.
DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a
Underwriting Intern
Internship start date: June 7, 2027
Internship end date: August 20, 2026
Reports to: Sr. Underwriter
Travel: 0-10%
Salary: $22.00/hr.
Location: Chicago, IL, In-office
Role overview
Join DUAL North America as an Underwriting Intern and gain hands-on experience working as part of one of our underwriting teams.
During your internship, you’ll work alongside experienced underwriters, contribute to meaningful projects, and build practical skills you can take into your future career.
Why spend your summer with DUAL?
· Make an impact: Contribute to meaningful projects and see how your work supports the wider business.
· Learn by doing: Build practical marketing experience through real projects, research and team activities.
· Build your network: Work alongside and learn from colleagues across Marketing and the wider DUAL business.
· Explore the industry: Discover how marketing supports a leading underwriting organization and gain exposure to the technology and tools used by the team.
· Bring your perspective: Join a people-first culture where you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and develop throughout your internship.
Role responsibilities
Partner with underwriters to review insurance submissions and understand what makes a risk a good fit.
Learn the fundamentals of risk assessment, pricing, and underwriting strategy through real examples and team discussions.
Help organize underwriting information, update records, and keep key details accurate and easy to access.
Research industry trends, emerging risks, and market insights, then summarize findings for the team.
Contribute to team projects, meetings, and day-to-day coordination while building confidence in a professional business environment.
Key requsirements
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, preferably in Risk
Management, Business Administration, or a related field (graduating between December 2027 and May 2028)
Majoring in risk management, business, finance, or a related field is preferred.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Basic understanding of insurance principles is a plus
If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply
What we offer:
A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.
We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.
EEO Statement:
We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.