Life Science Insurance Intern

Company Details:

W.R. Berkley Corporation is a Fortune 500 Company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company is made up of dedicated and passionate people committed to delivering the highest quality insurance products and services to specialized markets worldwide.

Our culture is one of innovation, creativity and teamwork. Our team is highly motivated, passionate about our business, and deeply experienced in developing and delivering product and service solutions in the life science marketplace. You will join a highly respected team of experienced, successful professionals with deep expertise in this market as they build the company of the future.

At Berkley Life Sciences, we insure the future of life science innovators today. We do so by serving as a preferred market for the life science industry around the globe, offering a broad range of sophisticated property & casualty products and services designed to meet our customers’ individualized needs.

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Berkley Life Sciences professionals cohesively respond to the unique challenges faced by our life science customers. We are looking for talented and dedicated professionals to join our team.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction the VP, HR Resources, the BLS Intern will gain an in- depth knowledge of the insurance industry including underwriting, claims, operations and marketing. The BLS intern will receive on the job training and given the opportunity to work on meaningful assignments.

• Develop an understanding of the insurance industry from multiple facets including underwriting, claims, operations and marketing.
• Achieve a proficiency in the technical and professional skills/knowledge of the assigned Operations Specialist position (on the job training)
• Achieve a proficiency in the technical and professional skills/knowledge of the assigned Life Sciences Associate position (on the job training)
• Collaborate on projects as assigned to develop an understanding of the insurance industry
• Other duties that will support BLS business strategies

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree form an accredited college or university
• Knowledgeable and proficient with the Microsoft Professional products in addition to Internet search capabilities
• Previous customer service work experience a plus
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Your communication style is flexible to the situation. You communicate clearly and with a purpose.
• Calm under pressure. You have excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks. You are comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues.
• A strong customer service bias. You want to get to yes. You are known for your super responsiveness. You can say no and preserve your relationships.
• Natural curiosity. You love learning how things work and you are always looking for innovative improvements.
• You are open minded, looking for the best result. You treat team members with respect and value their contributions. You are inclusive, committed to working together to achieve common goals.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results by setting goals, prioritizing tasks and staying accountable to stakeholders.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Focus and Teamwork
• Innovation and Initiative
• Flexibility

• The above job description is not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Sponsorship Details: Sponsorship not Offered for this Role