bolthires/bolthires Virtual Underwriting Externship Program - Introduction to Insurance & Underwriting

Bring your heart to bolthires. Every one of us at bolthires shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand — with heart at its center — our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at bolthires to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient, and affordable.Position Summary: Are you a current college student eager to explore the dynamic world of insurance and underwriting? Join us for a transformative 3-week virtual externship program designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of underwriting and risk analysis and offer professional development sessions to build your professional skill set. This program is ideal for individuals looking to learn more about the underwriting field and jump start their career with an industry leader. Position: Underwriting Extern Duration: 3 Week Program; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:00pm-4:30pm Program Dates: January: 27th, 28th, 29th February: 3rd, 4th, 5th February: 10th, 11th, 12th Location: Remote/Virtual (Using your own personal laptop/computer) Program Overview: Unpaid EducationalExperience: Participants who complete the program will receive priority during the following internship recruiting season.Introduction to Underwriting: Learn the basics of underwriting, risk analysis, and pricing strategies. Virtual Training Sessions: Engage in interactive virtual sessions led by industry experts to deepen your understanding of underwriting concepts and practices. Case Studies: Apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios and collaborate with peers to analyze risks, make underwriting decisions, and present recommendations. Professional Development: Gain insights into career paths within the insurance industry, receive mentorship from seasoned professionals, and build foundational skills in communication, problem solving, and decision-making.Networking Opportunities: Connect with company leaders, underwriters, and other industry professionals to expand your network and gain valuable insights into the industry. RequiredQualifications: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program; Sophomore students preferred (12/2027 – 5/2028 Graduation date). Access to a computer with reliable internet connection for virtual sessions. PreferredQualifications: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Curiosity about the insurance industry and eagerness to learn about underwriting and risk analysis. Program Highlights: Gain a comprehensive understanding of underwriting and risk analysis from industry leaders. Develop foundational skills essential for a successful career in the insurance industry. Build a professional network and establish connections with insurance professionals. Receive a certificate of completion at the end of the externship. Receive priority in the following underwriting internship recruiting process.Recruiting Process: To be considered, please submit a resume with your application. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis with the opportunity closing on Monday, January 10th, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The recruiting process consists of an On-Demand Virtual Interview. We will inform you of an interview decision two weeks after your interview submission. At the end of the program, you will have the opportunity to apply and interview for a position in our 2027 Summer Underwriting Corporate Internship program.This program is intended to take place at our Hartford, CT office location following a hybrid work model. Embark on a journey of exploration and discovery in the world of underwriting with one of the top insurance companies. and take the first step towards a rewarding career in insurance! bolthires is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, advancing, and retaining individuals with disabilities. As such, we strive to provide equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment, including the provision of a reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions.bolthires can provide a request for a reasonable accommodation, including a qualified interpreter, written information in other formats, translation or other services through [email protected] If you have a speech or hearing disability, please call 7-1-1 to utilize Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). We will make every effort to respond to your request within 48 business hours and do everything we can to work towards a solution. This job does not have an application deadline, as bolthires accepts applications on an ongoing basis.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.Apply tot his job