Summer Intern Program- Claims Intern, Berkeley Heights, NJ

The Westfield Specialty Intern Program is a paid, ten-week program that offers students the opportunity to obtain firsthand insight into the insurance business. Every day you'll learn and develop your skills but you'll also have a clear and supportive path ahead of you. You'll gain the confidence to take on real projects, build your network and learn from senior leaders across our business.

The 2027 Summer Intern Program will run from June 7th to August 13th.

We are seeking Intern candidates to work with our Claims team in our Berkeley Heights, NJ office.

Program Elements Include:

• Classroom and On The Job Training
• Weekly Lunch and Learn Series with Senior Leaders
• Formal Mentor Program
• Presentations from Major Brokerage Partners
• Teambuilding and Social Activities; including Community Service Event
• Industry based Group Project

Participants in the Westfield Specialty Summer Intern Program are immersed in the day-to-day operations of a fast-moving, growing insurance company. You will gain valuable, hands‑on experience and insurance industry knowledge during the 10-week program. As a summer intern you will work side‑by‑side with industry leaders on dynamic projects that provide ample opportunity for challenges, learning and achievement. At Westfield Specialty, we are proud to emphasize the education and development for the future leaders of the insurance industry.

• Alpharetta, GA:
  Underwriting
• Berkeley Heights, NJ:
  Claims, IT, Operations
• Chicago, IL:, IT, Underwriting
• New York, NY:
  Actuary, Marketing, Underwriting

For those who excel in the program, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss full‑time employment opportunities at Westfield Specialty after graduation as part of our Trainee Program.

• Targeted business training designed to help you refine your professional skills and acumen critical to the success of Westfield professionals;
• Technical training to deepen your skill level within your chosen discipline; and an understanding of the broader insurance industry;
• Access to additional training to compliment your professional development.
• Opportunity to expand your professional network with talented insurance professionals

An Claims Intern at Westfield Specialty works on a variety of projects to gain hands‑on experience in the insurance industry and develop technical skills. Including:

• Assist with the intake and setup of new claims in internal systems.
• Review loss notices and verify the completeness and accuracy of documentation.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical claim files, ensuring all relevant documents (e.g., legal filings, policy forms, correspondence) are properly stored.
• Assist with gathering and summarizing key claim information (e.g., timelines, policy terms, limits, and exclusions).
• Review and summarize relevant contracts, policies, or legal documents under the guidance of a claims examiner.
• Liaise with underwriters, legal counsel and internal stakeholders to request additional claim‑related information.
• Participate in claim review meetings or status calls with claims adjusters, legal teams, and risk managers.
• Input claim details into claims management systems and update claim status as required.
• Help identify and correct data inconsistencies or errors in claims files.
• Track deadlines for litigation or investigation milestones (e.g., response dates, settlement discussions).
• Learn the end‑to‑end claims lifecycle in specialty lines, including first notice of loss (FNOL), investigation, coverage determination, litigation, and resolution.
• Observe claim strategies in unique or high‑risk areas like cyberattacks, malpractice, or directors & officers liability.
• Attend trainings on insurance law, policy…