Skills

Communication Leadership Sales Attention to detail Organization

Job Specifications

Underwriting Assistant Summer Internship

The Opportunity:

At Burns & Wilcox, we’re looking for passionate professionals with all levels of experience. We are seeking a dedicated and focused individual in their 4th year of University or College. Interns will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and tasks that will give them exposure to the different business groups at Burns & Wilcox Canada and the H. W. Kaufman Group, with a focus on our core business, Specialty Insurance Underwriting and Sales. They will learn both technical skills and soft skills. This individual should have an interest in underwriting, while also looking for exposure in Operations and HR functions. This is a paid internship running from May to Aug 2026.

The Ideal Candidate:

You’re organized and a master multi-tasker.
You’re a team-player. Our organization collaborative atmosphere where supporting each other is critical for success.
You’re professional and hardworking. You take pride in the work that you do.
Keen interest in the insurance industry, specifically within specialty insurance
Think analytically to respond to complex inquiries and make timely decisions

Job Responsibilities:

Work with specialty insurance team members to help with tasks such as servicing a book of business under the direct supervision of your mentor
Process new insurance submissions from clients
Log applications, prepare binders, and process policies and endorsements
Bind risk, post the invoice and process technical data
Order and follow up on inspections and handle endorsement requests and referrals for the underwriter
Work on ad hoc tasks as required by the Operations and HR team to support various business initiatives
Opportunities to work on presentation and communication skills with Harvard Business Review project
Exposure to Senior Leadership in the company
An opportunity to expand your knowledge in the specialty insurance space

Qualifications:

Must be in your 4th year of your Undergraduate Degree or Diploma
Maintains strong academic success
Solid technical proficiency including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
An interest in learning more about the specialty insurance industry

About the Company

Burns & Wilcox, H.W. Kaufman Group's flagship organization, is North America's leading independent wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. Burns & Wilcox offers wide-ranging and comprehensive specialty insurance solutions to serve retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, worldwide. For over 50 years, Burns & Wilcox has been uniquely focused on the success of the brokers and agents with whom they work. Its 2000+ professionals possess a relentless commitment to apply their expertise to their clients' need... Know more