Summer 2023 Intern- Insure Your Future Program

Rated Best Places to Work 2020 by Business Insurance, Continental Western Group is a regional property casualty insurance company offering commercial products and services through independent agents in the Midwest. CWG provides unique value through the service provided by our experienced group of employees and independent agents. Since 1886 – Strong, Local and Trusted.

As a Berkley company, we enjoy operational flexibility that allows us to deliver quality coverage solutions. W. R. Berkley Corporation, and all member insurance companies, are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, and carry Standard & Poor’s Financial Rating of A+ (Strong).

Responsibilities

Internship and Development Program- in partnership with the State of Iowa 2023 Insure Your Future Program!

Continental Western Group’s internship program immerses you in a variety of insurance business fields, tests your skills, enhances your business knowledge, encourages networking and offers assignments/projects in specific areas of study.

The CWG internship and development program seeks high potential candidates 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.

CWG Experience

The program was developed to provide interns with a valuable, rewarding experience and help connect the knowledge from academics with the reality of today’s insurance careers.

The first phase of a CWG internship includes an introduction to CWG and the W. R. Berkley Corporation including the historical path of our 100 year old company.

General training about CWG’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.

Each intern may be assigned to a business area within CWG such as Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial, Marketing or Finance. After completing the general rotational training, interns will manage project responsibilities specific to this designated department.

Additional Experience

The CWG internship program will include social activities aimed at building strong networking relationships with fellow interns and CWG staff. Activities may include CWG key management sessions, team-building, and volunteer/community service opportunities.

Your Experience

So what do you want your experience to be? At CWG, we’re dedicated to making your time with us unique and rewarding! Competitive pay, exposure to the complete business operation, real 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. Freshman and Sophomore preferred for this early stage internship in partnership with the State of Iowa 2023 Insure Your Future Program.

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 the Urbandale Campus

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Additional Requirements

Must be fully vaccinated and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless prohibited by law. *

• Per the CDC, fully vaccinated means at least 2 weeks after (1) a second dose in a 2-dose series, or (2) a single-dose vaccine, and this status and definition applies to COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.