What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Intern Program- Operations, Berkeley Heights, NJ position at Westfield Specialty?
Our Summer Internship 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.
Program Elements Include:
- Classroom and On The Job Training
- Weekly Lunch and Learn Series with Senior Leaders
- Formal Mentor Program
- Presentations from Major Brokerage Partners
- Teambuilding and Social Activities; including Community Service Event
- Industry based Group Project
Participants in the Westfield Specialty Summer Intern Program are immersed in the day-to-day operations of a fast-moving, growing insurance company. You will gain valuable, hands-on experience and insurance industry knowledge during the 10-week program. As a summer intern you will work side-by-side with industry leaders on dynamic projects that provide ample opportunity for challenges, learning and achievement. At Westfield Specialty, we are proud to emphasize the education and development for the future leaders of the insurance industry.
2025 Summer Intern Program Openings:
- Alpharetta, GA: Underwriting
- Berkeley Heights, NJ: Claims, IT, Operations
- Chicago, IL:, IT, Underwriting
- New York, NY: Actuary, HR, Marketing, Underwriting
For those who excel in the program, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss full-time employment opportunities at Westfield Specialty after graduation as part of our Trainee Program.
As part of our internship program you will receive:
- Targeted business training designed to help you refine your professional skills and acumen critical to the success of Westfield professionals;
- Technical training to deepen your skill level within your chosen discipline; and an understanding of the broader insurance industry;
- Access to additional training to compliment your professional development.
- Opportunity to expand your professional network with talented insurance professionals
- 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 is a paid internship. Intern will be paid on an hourly basis at the rate of $25/hour.
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.
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