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Title: Accident and Health Underwriting Intern (Summer 2026)

This internship will be located in Marblehead, MA and will require time in the office.

The Opportunity: We are interested in college students looking to develop functional insurance industry knowledge and skills related to industry principles, operations and concepts. You will develop procedural knowledge within the Accident & Health business unit, work with all levels of the organization to get used to an office environment, and develop interpersonal skills needed to succeed in the financial sector and at QBE Accident & Health. Previous interns were able to support, meet and interact with global, national,  regional and product leaders. They directly assisted on data projects, including compiling and analyzing data, researching market trends & advancements, helped to organize files within our product system, and assisted in preparing January 1st renewals. We assign our intern projects to help move long-term planning along more efficiently. 

• Location: Marblehead, MA

• Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the Marblehead, MA office 4 days per week.

• The pay rate: $20-$21 an hour

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement performance and development coaching plans with the support of your manager. 

• Participate in weekly training sessions gaining insight across QBE North America 

• Build relationships with immediate and broader QBE team. 

• Manage priorities to deliver assigned projects in a timely and accurate way. 

• Network within the business unit and the intern peer group to gain visibility in the organization 

Required Qualifications 

• Completion of High School Diploma/GED 

• Full-time current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in insurance, risk management, or any quantitative field (finance, math, economics, nursing, etc. 

• Must be returning to college/university upon completion of internship 

• Course work or relevant experience with demonstrated achievements 

• Ability to work from June 1st 2026, through August 7th, 2026

Preferred Competencies/Skills 

• Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly 

• Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner 

• Understand customer needs and goals actively look for ways to meet them 

• Multi-task and handle competing priorities 

• Escalate issues when necessary 

• Show drive and initiative 

• Be a willing, effective, and efficient learner 

• Professional, polished, poised and positive demeanor 

• Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow

• Use multiple resources to gather and review information and use logic to address work-related issues and problem 

• Knowledge base of Microsoft Excel and Power BI, David Young System, medical terminology, and ICD (International Classification of Diseases), 10 codes 

• Strong math and writing skills 

• Service industry, self-starting marketing drive, efficient priority of time, and teamwork 

Why QBE?  What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? 

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success. 

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. 

Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours! 

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Equal Employment Opportunity:   

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.   

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship. 

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