Jobs at Westfield Specialty

Paid ten-week actuarial internship supporting pricing analyses, data validation, actuarial models, reporting, profitability and claims trend evaluation. The intern will conduct research, prepare presentations and recommendations, assist with data quality and process improvements, and collaborate with underwriting, finance, and claims teams. Candidates must pursue a quantitative degree, be sitting for an actuarial exam, demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, and work onsite four days per week.

Paid ten-week IT internship supporting technical requirements analysis, digital solution development, software and systems engineering, application coding and automation, cloud infrastructure, network and storage systems, and process improvement. Interns collaborate with cross-functional IT teams, participate in training and meetings, and gain insurance-industry experience through real projects. The role is based in Chicago, Illinois, or Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, with four days per week onsite.

Paid, ten-week underwriting internship supporting specialty insurance teams with research, data analysis, risk assessment, application evaluation, underwriting file preparation, competitor analysis, and strategy development. Interns will organize documentation, attend underwriting meetings, shadow underwriters, and receive training on specialty insurance products, underwriting systems, and risk modeling tools. The role requires onsite work four days per week and is designed to provide foundational technical and analytical experience.

Provides actuarial pricing support for US specialty insurance lines. Responsibilities include profitability and segmentation analysis, portfolio reporting, exposure analysis, technical pricing model improvements, account pricing evaluations, data quality enhancement, predictive modeling, product-launch due diligence, and communicating analytical insights to underwriting and business partners.

Handle and oversee commercial and financial lines insurance claims, including D&O, E&O, EPL, fiduciary, and crime claims. Investigate coverage, evaluate exposure, set reserves, negotiate resolutions, manage litigation and outside counsel, and participate in mediations. Prepare reports for management, underwriting, actuaries, and reinsurers; ensure regulatory compliance; analyze claim trends; support policy development; and work with insureds, brokers, vendors, and business partners.

Analyzes business processes, systems, and operational data to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements. Documents current-state processes, develops procedures and workflow diagrams, supports audits, and evaluates change effectiveness. Collaborates with stakeholders on project scopes, business cases, implementation, testing, training, and UAT releases. Monitors KPIs, recommends system and process enhancements, provides training and technical assistance, and coordinates multiple initiatives across business, IT, and servicing departments.

Partner with Specialty Finance leadership and business leaders on three-year budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, KPI reporting, capital investment analysis, strategic planning, and business development. Develop financial systems and processes, coordinate finance deliverables, support operating reviews, and provide actionable recommendations across cross-functional teams.