Internal Audit Summer Internship - Short Hills, NJ; Hybrid

About Us

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Calling all college students! Planning to intern during the summer of 2027? Kick-off your career at Selective Insurance by joining our award-winning Ignite Internship program at our corporate office in Short Hills, NJ.

The Ignite Internship Program is an 11-week, full-time experience that offers a sneak peek into the world of insurance. Level up your skills and knowledge by diving into your business area of choice.

Throughout the program, you'll get a feel for the corporate environment with on-the-job assignments, team projects, exposure to senior leadership & executives, and even a community volunteer day. All of this and more will help you build meaningful relationships throughout the organization.

Come and make summer 2027 one to remember with Selective!

As an Internal Audit intern, you will work closely with our Internal Audit team to assist in evaluating the design and testing of the effectiveness of internal controls over various processes within Selective. You'll be a part of Selective's corporate Legal Department working directly with experienced professionals to gain hands-on, relevant experience. Please note, this is a hybrid position, therefore, applicants must be within commuting distance of our location in Short Hills, NJ.

• Supporting Audit Engagements – Assisted in planning and executing audit procedures, including gathering documentation, testing controls, and analyzing data to assess operational and financial risks.
• Evaluating Internal Controls – Reviewed processes and control activities to identify potential weaknesses, inefficiencies, or compliance issues, and documented audit findings.
• Reporting and Documentation – Prepared work papers, summarized audit results, and collaborated with auditors and business stakeholders to support recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation.

• Must be a current college student majoring in Finance or a related field to qualify.
• Demonstrate an interest in learning about the insurance industry.
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is preferred.
• College credit can be earned depending on your institution's requirements.

• High School Diploma required. Ideal internship candidates will be full-time undergraduate college Juniors or Seniors, with the ability to perform at a professional level.

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition…