Berkley Agribusiness (BARS) works with ambitious agribusiness and food industry clients to help them own their futures. Our culture is built on the belief that everyone has the power to create the future they deserve. Every Berkley Agribusiness team member must have the courage to challenge the status quo, collaboratively working with our clients to find creative property and casualty insurance solutions that drive them to succeed. We depend on our ability to listen to our clients — and our experience to help them make fact-based decisions that help their businesses thrive.
Berkley Agribusiness is part of the W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRBC). Founded in 1967, WRBC is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. WRBC’s international business operates in selected regions throughout the world, including Europe, South America, Australia, and Asia.
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Responsibilities
As an Actuarial Summer Intern with Berkley Agribusiness, you will be immersed in a variety of insurance business fields, test your skills, enhance your business knowledge, network and be offered assignments/projects in specific areas of study. The program was developed to provide you with a valuable, rewarding experience and help connect the knowledge from academics with the reality of today’s insurance careers.
What you can expect
The BARS internship and development program seeks high potential students that demonstrate creativity, curiosity, innovativeness, entrepreneurial spirit and appropriate risk taking. The program provides access to the company’s senior leaders while also introducing a broad overview of insurance operations in claims, marketing, underwriting, analytics and the independent agency system.
Learn the Fundamentals
The first phase of the BARS internship includes an introduction to BARS and the W. R. Berkley Corporation including the historical path of our 100-year-old company. General training about BARS’s product, distribution channel and company-specific business processes will lay the groundwork for an intern’s comprehensive learning experience. Technical training necessary to perform analysis and complete program projects will follow the general training. Sessions focused on developing innovation, creativity, risk taking, and entrepreneurial drive will be held regularly for all program interns.
Make an Impact
Each intern may be assigned to a business area within BARS such as Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial, Marketing or Finance. After completing the general rotational training, interns will manage project responsibilities specific to the Actuarial department.
Create Connection
The BARS internship program will include social activities aimed at building strong networking relationships with fellow interns and BARS staff. Activities may include BARS key management sessions, team building, and volunteer/community service opportunities.
At BARS, we’re dedicated to making your time with us unique and rewarding! Competitive pay, exposure to the complete business operation, meaningful responsibility, fun activities, and full-time employment opportunities!
Qualifications Registered undergraduate student pursuing a major in business, math, risk management, actuarial science or related studies. History of participation in extracurricular and leadership activities.Commitment to the duration of the 10–12-week internship program.Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.Must be available to work onsite at our Urbandale Campus. Additional Company Details We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Sponsorship Details Sponsorship not Offered for this Role Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.