WSP Underwriting Intern, Chicago Office (2026 Summer) - Chicago, IL (60601)

The Westfield Specialty Intern Program is a paid, ten-week program that offers students the opportunity to obtain firsthand insight into the insurance business.

Every day you'll learn and develop your skills but you'll also have a clear and supportive path ahead of you.

You'll gain the confidence to take on real projects, build your network and learn from senior leaders across our business.

Assist underwriters in evaluating complex or non-standard insurance applications (e.g., cyber, D&O, E&O, marine, or event insurance).

Research and analyze industry-specific risks, emerging trends, and exposures unique to specialty lines.

Help prepare underwriting files, including summaries of risk factors, coverage recommendations, and pricing justifications.

Organize supporting documentation such as loss runs, financial statements, and supplemental forms.

Conduct competitor analysis and benchmark coverage options or pricing.

Compile data to support the development of underwriting strategies and guidelines.

Attend underwriting meetings and shadow underwriters on client calls or risk reviews.

Participate in training sessions on specialty insurance products, underwriting systems, and risk modeling tools.

Stay updated on niche markets, policy forms, and regulatory requirements in specialty insurance.

Qualifications Currently matriculated students enrolled at a 4 year college or university pursuing either a Bachelors or Masters degree (required) Strong GPA preferred (Minimum GPA of 3.2 required) Strong oral and written communication skills Leadership experience through work or involvement in community service, athletics, clubs, or other activities preferred Technically adept/digitally savvy Ability to be onsite in office 4 days a week This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role.

It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc.

These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

Westfield Specialty is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

This is a paid internship.

Intern will be paid on an hourly basis at the rate of $25/hour. #wsp