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Semester Underwriting Intern

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We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Innovation Intern to support the design, development, and implementation of automation and AI-driven solutions across our operations and technology teams.

Berkley

Semester Underwriting Intern

Glen Allen, VA · On-site +1

$14 - $18.50/hr

Responsibilities We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Innovation Intern to support the design, development, and implementation of automation and AI-driven solutions across our operations and ...

Berkley

Semester Underwriting Intern

Glen Allen, VA · On-site

$14 - $18.50/hr

Responsibilities We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Innovation Intern to support the design, development, and implementation of automation and AI-driven solutions across our operations and ...

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Semester Underwriting Intern

Semester Underwriting Intern

Berkley

Glen Allen, VA • On-site, Remote

Internship

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Berkley Specialty Excess, a W. R. Berkley Company, is a wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus lines commercial insurance carrier. We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial business looking for creative solutions to new and unusual complex Environmental and Energy risks.

Company URL:  https://www.berkleyse.com/

The company is an equal opportunity employer.


We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Innovation Intern to support the design, development, and implementation of automation and AI-driven solutions across our operations and technology teams. This role is ideal for a college senior or MBA candidate with a strong technical foundation and interest in applying emerging technologies (Python, AI, and Microsoft Power Platform) to real-world business challenges.

The intern will work on high-impact initiatives focused on workflow automation, data integration, and AI-enabled process improvements. Key functions will include but are not limited to:

Python Development

  • Build and maintain Python scripts for data processing, API integrations, and automation use cases
  • Support development of tools that streamline underwriting, operations, and reporting workflows

AI & Prompt Engineering

  • Design, test, and optimize AI prompts for business use cases (e.g., summarization, document processing, decision support)
  • Assist in evaluating AI tools (e.g., Copilot, LLM-based solutions) for operational efficiency gains

Power Platform Development

  • Develop solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI
  • Help identify opportunities to digitize manual processes and improve workflow efficiencyCollaborate on low-code solutions that integrate with enterprise systems

Process Automation & Integration

  • Partner with business and technology teams to map processes and identify automation opportunities
  • Assist with API-based integrations and data pipelines between internal and external systems
  • Document technical solutions and support testing and deployment

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work cross-functionally with underwriting, operations, IT, and data teams
  • Participate in agile-style working sessions, solution design discussions, and testing cycles
  • Present findings, demos, and recommendations to stakeholders

What You Will Gain

  • Hands-on experience building automation and AI solutions
  • Exposure to real-world insurance operations and underwriting workflows
  • Opportunity to contribute to enterprise innovation initiatives
  • Mentorship from technology and business leaders
  • Experience in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

Example Projects

  • Automating data collection or reporting workflows using Python and APIs
  • Building Power Automate flows to streamline processes
  • Developing AI prompt libraries for underwriting or operations
  • Creating apps or dashboards to improve team visibility

Work Environment

  • Hybrid or remote (depending on business needs)
  • Fast-paced, innovation-focused team

Education

  • Current undergraduate (junior/senior) or MBA student
  • Preferred majors: Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Python (required)
  • Familiarity with APIs, data handling (JSON, CSV), and basic software development practices
  • Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform preferred
  • Interest in AI/ML concepts and prompt engineering

Additional Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to translate business problems into technical solutions
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with process automation or workflow tools
  • Data analysis or visualization
  • AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot)
  • Low-code/no-code platforms

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

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