Underwriting Summer Internship - Allentown, PA (Hybrid)

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.

Participates in the summer internship program. The summer internship program teaches participants about Selective's business and provides training in the skills and knowledge necessary to work within an assigned work team. The program includes an orientation; on-the-job assignments; special projects and assignments; meeting attendance; and the development of customer, vendor and business partner relationships. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• Learn about Selective's history, mission and operations.
• Acquire and apply the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve business goals related (but not limited) to 1) Compile daily cash balances and perform cash forecasting, 2) Assist in upload of any daily/monthly journal entries to the general ledger, 3) Prepare monthly cash analysis, 4) Maintain Sarbanes Oxley documentation and perform test-work, 5) Evaluate
• Cultivate strong customer relationships and respond promptly to customer requests.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships in order to achieve business goals.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and commitment to achieving business goals.
• Convey facts and information effectively in both verbal and written communications.

Knowledge and Requirements

• Must be a self-starter, able to take direction and follow instructions. Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment and perform under pressure. Must have the ability to multi-task successfully. Must have proficient PC skills specifically Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Candidates should be working towards an applicable degree, for the internship they are interested, in their field of study preferred. Relevant classroom experience in Accounting, Actuary, Audit, Bonds, Claims, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing and/or Underwriting preferred. Presentation skills and attention to detail a plus. Desire to work for Selective Insurance after graduation preferred.

Education and Experience

• 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. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.