Berkley’s Preferred Employers Insurance Company

Berkley’s Preferred Employers Insurance Company has built a truly customer-focused enterprise by attracting top talent to serve California’s small business owners with high-quality workers’ compensation insurance that helps injured workers get back to work and back to life.

 

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The 2027 Summer Intern will participate in a structured internship program that provides hands-on, cross-functional exposure to Preferred Employers Insurance’s core insurance operations. Interns rotate through multiple departments, complete meaningful project work, and receive mentorship and professional development throughout the program.

 

• Rotate through Underwriting, Claims, and Sales/Marketing to gain exposure to each function.

• Shadow team members, including broker calls and claim reviews, to understand day-to-day operations across departments.

• Attend and actively participate in team meetings during each rotation.

• Move into a focused Underwriting or Claims assignment based on performance, interests, and business needs.

• Complete meaningful department-specific assignments as directed by management.

• Meet regularly with an assigned mentor for career guidance and with a manager for coaching and performance feedback.

• Participate in intern cohort activities, including weekly huddles, collaborative group projects, and social or volunteer events.

• Contribute to internal communications or social media content under the guidance of the Marketing team, as applicable.

• Prepare and deliver a final capstone presentation summarizing key learnings and contributions.

Qualifications:

 

• Strong learning agility and curiosity; willingness to explore multiple career paths within the insurance industry.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working across multiple teams.

• Professional demeanor and ability to appropriately handle confidential information.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.

• Customer service experience preferred.

• Experience with social media or content creation is a plus.

• Interest in and/or experience using AI tools and technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and data analytics tools) preferred.

• Relevant coursework in business, risk management, insurance, or a related field preferred.

 

Education Requirement

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or community college, preferably entering junior or senior year.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred areas of study include Risk Management & Insurance, Business Administration, Economics, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Communications, or a related field; all majors are encouraged to apply.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
• Base Salary Range: $20 – $24

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

Location and Travel:
• San Diego, CA.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role