Corporate Underwriting Summer Internship - Branchville, NJ or 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 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 Underwriting Intern, you'll have a chance to build your business acumen by supporting the corporate underwriting department's growth and profitability goals, making meaningful contributions to the business. The Corporate Underwriting department at Selective consists of three Strategic Business Segments (SBU's) - Community & Public Services, Contractors, Mercantile & Manufacturing in addition to Lines of Business (LOB's) - General Liability, Property, Automobile, Workers Compensation, Inland Marine, and BOP.

They partner with and support our regions so they can continue to grow and write profitable business. This is done through developing new and enhancing existing products, creating marketing and underwriting strategies, and assisting with underwriting of policies as subject matter experts. Please note, this is a hybrid position, therefore, applicants must be within commuting distance of Branchville, NJ or Short Hills, NJ.

• Participate in engaging projects and assignments that support our SBU's with focus on specific industry groups.
• Research, analyze and recommend a course of action for those projects which may involve the possible expansion of our customer base and/or cutting-edge product offerings to meet today's challenges.
• Use analytical, marketing, and presentation skills to provide detailed analysis, research, and evaluation of available underwriting information and product offerings for projects that support both the SBU's and our regional field offices.

• Must be a current college student to qualify.
• Demonstrate an interest in learning about the insurance industry.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer.
• 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 assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans.

Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint.…