Summer Intern - Industry Relations; Research

Position: 2026 Summer Intern - Industry Relations (Research)
Location: Oldwick

Benefits Summary

* Pay rate - $20/hour

* Hybrid schedule

* Mentorship

* Real world experience

Overview

Industry Relations (Research) - The intern project will consist of global mapping of competitive ratings analysis across domestic and international markets, including AM Best Benchmarking and other Ad-Hoc Research Initiatives. They will be provided with an orientation and framework development, data collection and report updates, data review and exhibit development, report revision and then final presentation.

AM Best is a global full-service credit rating agency dedicated to serving the insurance industry. For more than one hundred and twenty-five years, AM Best has served the needs of the global business community with information, products and services that set the standard for insurance industry ratings and analysis.

We are currently looking for twelve (12) college students to participate in the AM Best Hybrid Summer Internship Program. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to apply, refine, and build upon what they learned in the classroom while working alongside AM Best's professionals. It will be a great opportunity for students to obtain on-the-job experience while gaining clarity about a career choice.

We will offer targeted insurance industry training during this program to ensure that all interns will have a general understanding of the insurance industry and the importance of AM Best in the industry. All interns will receive this training irrespective if they are working in the ratings area or elsewhere in the company. The goal is to educate the interns, so that when they complete their internship they are able to articulate what they learned during their internship to prospective employers.

External candidates, friends and immediate family members of AM Best employees are eligible for the internship program. Immediate family members may not work in the same department as their family member.

The Hybrid Summer Internship Program begins on June 1, 2026 and ends on July 23, 2026 (you must be available to work during this period). Interns will be expected to work a minimum of two days in the office and the business hours will be from 8:30am to 4:30pm (Monday through Friday) with a 45-minute lunch break. The hourly rate will be $20/hour.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Will vary depending upon the position in which the intern is assigned. We are currently looking for interns to work in the following departments:

* Application Services

* Best Insurance News

* Commercial and Specialty

* Credit Rating Criteria

* Credit Rating Criteria (Quantitative Analysis)

* Industry Relations

* Industry Relations (Research)

* Life and Health

* Product Strategy

* Property and Casualty

* Rating Operations - BCRS Systems

* Video Production

Qualifications

* Must be an active undergraduate or graduate student attending an accredited college/university and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (preferred) or higher.

* Preference will be given to fully matriculated students with an anticipated graduation date in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

* You must have authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

* Willingness to work in Oldwick, NJ.

Skills

* Excellent Communication skills, including speaking, listening, and writing skills.
• Strong computer skills, including e-mail, MS Word, Excel, and internet research.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities by being adaptable and flexible.