Top Underwriting Executive leads and directs the overall underwriting strategy, operations, and policy development across product lines. Ensures profitability, growth, and efficiencies that align with the organization's goals and objectives. Being a Top Underwriting Executive establishes financial control guidelines, tools, administrative standards, and best practices. Researches competitors and market conditions to develop and maintain risk selection criteria and methods that support sound risk management. Additionally, Top Underwriting Executive requires a bachelor's degree. May require certification as a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). Typically reports to top management. The Top Underwriting Executive manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Alaska National Insurance Company, a member of the family of CopperPoint Insurance Companies, has an exciting opportunity for a Summer 2024 Commercial Underwriting Intern out of our Anchorage, Alaska office. This 12-week, paid internship program provides students with the opportunity to gain corporate experience, get a first-hand look at the day-to-day operations of a Super Regional Insurance Company, and prepare students with the experience needed to have a rewarding career at Alaska National.
The Commercial Underwriting Intern will learn all aspects of the underwriting process, including but not limited to gaining hands-on experience, learning how underwriters achieve short- and long-term business strategies, and how underwriting helps execute the company’s growth objectives effectively. This intern will also learn about agency partnerships and will collaborate with various team members to yield effective business relationships.
In your role, you will support the Alaska & Pacific Northwest Regional Commercial Underwriting team by:
As our ideal candidate, you are:
Whether you have experience with another insurance carrier or are new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Alaska National and CopperPoint provide you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional - all while enjoying a meaningful career.
Salary Range: $25 per hour
Time Commitment: 30 hours per week
Benefits: The intern will accrue 0.0692 of Paid Time Off (PTO) per paid hour. The intern will be eligible to participate in CopperPoint’s matching 401(k) plan.
Founded almost 100 years ago in 1925, CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a leading provider of workers’ compensation and commercial insurance solutions. With an expanded Line of insurance products and a growing ten-state footprint in the western United States, CopperPoint embodies stability for policyholders in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Holding Company is the corporate parent of Arizona-based CopperPoint Insurance Companies, California-based Pacific Compensation Insurance Company, Alaska National Insurance Company, and other CopperPoint Insurance Entities.
For internship roles, CopperPoint offers a generous matching contribution to your 401(k) plan, paid time off, and a business casual dress environment.
CopperPoint is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. CopperPoint maintains a drug-free workplace.
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