What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Innovation (Home Services) position at SageSure?
Overview:
SageSure , the insurance first, tech-forward, capital-lite managing general underwriter that focuses on the underserved, preferred homeowners middle-market, is seeking an Intern to join the Rising Pioneer Program as part of our Home Services department . The Home Services team is a cross-functional team that drives innovation and R&D to make homes in hurricane-prone regions safer and more resilient . Using cutting-edge technology like smart home sensors, aerial imagery, and predictive algorithms, we develop solutions that proactively reduce risk and protect homeowners .
Over the course of this 10-week program, interns will gain tangible, hands-on experience and insight into our business operations. After 3 days of orientation and training, you’ll join our Home Services team, where you’ll be assigned discovery projects, and asked to develop real-world solutions to current business challenges. We have, very often, considered our interns for post-graduation roles within the company.
What you’d be doing:
As a Best Places to Work in Insurance Recipient for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure, one of the largest residential property insurance managing general underwriter (MGU) in the United States, is pioneering ways people protect their American Dream.
A leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, SageSure was founded in 2009 to deliver reliable products, exceptional customer experiences, and strong underwriting results in challenging insurance markets. SageSure currently operates in 14 states and provides home, flood, and commercial coverage on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners.
We have more than 600 employees working remotely or hybrid in one of our eight offices—Jersey City, NJ; Mountain View, CA; Chicago, IL; Tallahassee, FL; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Mt. Laurel, NJ; and Cheshire, CT—who are tackling the industry’s toughest challenges.
We provide generous health benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, paid volunteer time off, a matching 401K plan, and more.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team! Visit sagesure.com/careers to find a position for you.
SageSure , the insurance first, tech-forward, capital-lite managing general underwriter that focuses on the underserved, preferred homeowners middle-market, is seeking an Intern to join the Rising Pioneer Program as part of our Home Services department . The Home Services team is a cross-functional team that drives innovation and R&D to make homes in hurricane-prone regions safer and more resilient . Using cutting-edge technology like smart home sensors, aerial imagery, and predictive algorithms, we develop solutions that proactively reduce risk and protect homeowners .
Over the course of this 10-week program, interns will gain tangible, hands-on experience and insight into our business operations. After 3 days of orientation and training, you’ll join our Home Services team, where you’ll be assigned discovery projects, and asked to develop real-world solutions to current business challenges. We have, very often, considered our interns for post-graduation roles within the company.
What you’d be doing:
- Research emerging products and service s to identify new opportunities to protect homeowners ( e.g. new IoT devices, technology partnerships, etc.)
- L earn how to develop, test, and implement cutting-edge solutions that drive real impact.
- Help develop prototypes and run pilot projects to see innovations in action.
- Collaborate with a team and take ownership of an individual Capstone project
- Share key insights and updates to the Home Services team .
- Receive coaching, mentoring and feedback from Home Services and other Innovation team members .
- Experience designing, prototyping, and testing new product concepts.
- Desire to work in the insurance industry
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to apply critical thinking across multiple disciplines
- Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and hungry to learn
- P roficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- An undergraduate in engineering with an anticipated graduation date in 2025 or 2026 .
- Authorization to work in the United States
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Prior internship and/or research experience in R&D, innovation , or product management
As a Best Places to Work in Insurance Recipient for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure, one of the largest residential property insurance managing general underwriter (MGU) in the United States, is pioneering ways people protect their American Dream.
A leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, SageSure was founded in 2009 to deliver reliable products, exceptional customer experiences, and strong underwriting results in challenging insurance markets. SageSure currently operates in 14 states and provides home, flood, and commercial coverage on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners.
We have more than 600 employees working remotely or hybrid in one of our eight offices—Jersey City, NJ; Mountain View, CA; Chicago, IL; Tallahassee, FL; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Mt. Laurel, NJ; and Cheshire, CT—who are tackling the industry’s toughest challenges.
We provide generous health benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, paid volunteer time off, a matching 401K plan, and more.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team! Visit sagesure.com/careers to find a position for you.
