Underwriting Internship - AIR Chicago

ASCS INTERN ROTATION (AIR) PROGRAM

Summer 2027 Internship | Chicago, Illinois

Build your career through real experience

Amwins Specialty Casualty Solutions (ASCS) is seeking motivated students for its Summer 2027 ASCS Intern Rotation (AIR) Program. AIR is an immersive internship designed for students who want meaningful work, broad exposure to the specialty insurance industry, and direct access to experienced professionals and senior leaders.

Over 10 weeks, interns will complete up to three business rotations selected based on their interests, skills, and business needs. Interns will contribute to active projects, develop practical business skills, and learn how different teams work together to create and manage specialty insurance programs.

About ASCS

ASCS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Amwins Group and an industry-leading specialty insurance program manager and product creator. Our team of approximately 80 employees manages more than 30 specialized programs representing over $1 billion in annual premium. We combine deep industry expertise, data-driven decision-making, innovative analytics, and proprietary technology to build solutions for complex risks.

Potential rotation areas

What you'll do

• Support teams with research, data analysis, reporting, documentation, and other business-critical work.
• Apply classroom knowledge to real insurance, financial, operational, and client-focused challenges.
• Contribute to projects that directly support ASCS programs and business objectives.
• Participate in team meetings, presentations, professional development sessions, and networking opportunities.
• Build relationships with mentors, peers, and leaders across ASCS and Amwins.

What you'll gain

• A practical understanding of specialty insurance and the functions that support a successful program business.
• Exposure to multiple career paths through structured rotations and hands-on assignments.
• Stronger analytical, communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Personal mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities to connect with senior leaders and executives.
• A professional network of fellow interns and Amwins colleagues.

The AIR experience

• Private, furnished housing in downtown Chicago within walking distance of the office.
• Intern dinners, happy hours, and events throughout the summer.
• An all-expenses-paid trip to the Amwins corporate office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
• Participation in Amwins' broader intern programming, including professional development and community service opportunities.

Who we're looking for

• Current students enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Students pursuing a degree in risk management and insurance, actuarial science, business, finance, accounting, economics, data analytics, marketing, or a related field.
• A recommended cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Curious, dependable, team-oriented candidates who take initiative and are eager to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work full-time in Chicago for the duration of the 10-week program.

Why Amwins?

At Amwins, we succeed together. Our culture is built around collaboration, mentorship, professional growth, inclusion, community involvement, and shared success. Interns are trusted to contribute from day one and are supported as they explore the industry, build confidence, and begin shaping their careers.

Ready to begin your career in specialty insurance? Apply for the Summer 2027 AIR Program.

Amwins provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Pursuant to Illinois regulation, the compensation range for this position is as stated and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses. $22 an hour