Finance Summer Intern Job at Berkley, Urbandale, IA

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  • Berkley
  • Urbandale, IA

Job Description

Company Details

Rated Best Places to Work 2024 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).

This role will be based in our Urbandale, IA office 4 days a week on site and one day remote.

#LI-hybrid, #LI-LD1

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

Responsibilities

As an Finance Intern with Continental Western Group (CWG), you will be immersed in a variety of insurance business fields, test your skills, enhance your business knowledge, network and be offered assignments/projects in specific areas of study. The program was developed to provide you with a valuable, rewarding experience and help connect the knowledge from academics with the reality of today’s insurance careers.

What you can expect

The CWG internship and development program seeks high potential students 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.

Learn the Fundamentals

The first phase of the 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.

Make an Impact

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 the Finance department.

Create Connection

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. 

At CWG, we’re dedicated to making your time with us unique and rewarding! Competitive pay, exposure to the complete business operation, meaningful responsibility, fun activities, and full-time employment opportunities!

Qualifications

What you need to have:

  • Must be a registered undergraduate junior or senior student pursuing a major in finance/accounting, business, math, risk management, actuarial science, or related studies.
  • 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, IA Campus

We will be reviewing applications after the holiday season.

Please note, internships are planned for employment start dates in Summer 2026.

Additional Company Details
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Summer internship, Work at office, Local area, Remote work,

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