Underwriting Intern

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.
The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a

Division: Windstorm Risk

Travel: 0-10%

Work Environment: Hybrid/ On-site, Chicago

Pay Rate: $22.00/hr

About the role:
DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking an Intern to join the team.  We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Insurance Summer Intern in the Chicago office.

Why intern with DUAL?

• Engage in challenging projects and make a real impact.

• Collaborate with experienced professionals and grow your network.

• Gain exposer to marketing- leading technology with the premier insurance underwriting organization in the U.S.

• Experience a people first culture that encourages new ideas and growth.

Essential Functions:

• Process submissions by providing account triage for Underwriters.

• Gather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an account.

• Generate, edit and send out a variety of correspondence on behalf of the Underwriters such as declination letters, quote follow ups and subjectivity reminders.

• Demonstrates basic understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics.

• Learn market dynamics, competitive landscape and product differences.

• Provide customer service and underwriting support to help achieve new and renewal premium goals.

• Other related clerical and administrative duties as assigned.

Job Requirements (education, experience, skills):

• Currently enrollment in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program, or a recent college graduate.

• Majoring in risk management, business, finance, or a related field is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Basic understanding of insurance principles is a plus.

• If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply, as we are always looking for diverse talent to join our growing team.

What we offer:
A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

EEO Statement:
We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.