Are you a rising junior or senior looking for hands-on experience in insurance? Kinsale Insurance is offering a paid summer internship in underwriting — a career path built on research, data analysis, and sound judgment. This opportunity will give you exposure to the insurance industry, meaningful project work, and access to industry leaders. About Kinsale Insurance Kinsale Insurance is an excess and surplus (E&S) lines insurer headquartered in Richmond, VA. We pride ourselves on high-quality service, innovative solutions, and a culture that rewards initiative and collaboration. All of our underwriting is managed in-house at our new Richmond office. What You'll Do A typical day as an Underwriting Intern may include: Researching and processing finance premium notices. Entering broker submissions accurately in a fast-paced environment. Analyzing and processing loss run requests from brokers and policyholders. Preparing endorsements for audits and issuing them to brokers. Reviewing and assembling documentation for underwriting files. Completing other assigned projects to support underwriting teams.

Qualifications A successful candidate has:

Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree (finance, economics, business administration, or related). Strong problem-solving and research abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

A compelling candidate also has:

Academic focus in risk management and insurance. Training & Development Weekly Lunch & Learns with leaders on career, technical, and industry topics. Dedicated mentor and team to guide your internship. Executive meet-and-greets. Shadowing opportunities across multiple underwriting divisions.

Hiring Timeline Phone screens:

November - December 2026

Interviews:

January - February 2027 Offers extended after interviews

Internship:

10 weeks beginning May 24, 2027 Work hours: Onsite in Richmond, VA, Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as a part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgement, trustworthiness, or access to sensitive information.

Salary:

$20 per hour