Underwriting Supervisor jobs in Alaska

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:

• Researching and preparing extensive reports needed for optimum business efficiency.
• Initiating, participating, and attending meetings.
• Thoroughly analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Providing clear, timely, and professional communication to fellow staff members and agency personnel.
• Developing and delivering PowerPoint and training resources as necessary.
• Actively reviewing and implementing ways to better improve process and project management.
• Shadowing other departments to develop a holistic picture of the insurance industry.
• Addition/Ad-hoc assistance as needed by the team.

As our ideal candidate, you are:

• A current college undergraduate who is a resident of Alaska and/or is attending a school in Alaska.
• Proficient in Microsoft® Office tools and related software.
• Comfortable with data and analyzing sensitive information.
• Good Interpersonal skills to quickly develop trust, credibility, and respect from all levels of staff.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and problem-solve.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Interest in pursuing a career in the insurance industry post-graduation.

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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