Marsh Summer Intern 2027, Emerging Risks Chicago

Marsh's Early Career Program Summer Internship is part of the Risk business and sits within the Emerging Risks Group (ERG) team. Roles are based in New York and Chicago with an anticipated start in June 2027. This is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week in the office.

This 10-week internship gives you actuarial analytics and consulting training to build your career at Marsh. Under close supervision, you will research economic factors tied to risk evaluation, take part in assessments of client risk and insurance programs, and help develop analytical tools that clients use to assess and mitigate risk.

Program benefits include a cohort community, a dedicated program team offering learning and development, a mentorship program, exposure to senior leaders, and networking. The internship ends with a summer capstone presentation to your team and senior leadership. High-performing graduating students may be considered for a full-time role afterward.

The Team

The Emerging Risks Group helps clients anticipate, measure, and manage risks and shocks across their value chain. Team members act as strategic risk advisors, using data-driven choices and industry expertise to solve complex business and risk challenges.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative, global team that helps clients assess and respond to emerging operational, strategic, and enterprise risks.
• Support client projects by conducting research, analyzing data, and developing clear, actionable insights.
• Work with senior team members and cross-functional colleagues across analytics, brokerage, and risk consulting.
• Gain exposure to client issues including cyber, climate risk, non-financial risk, violent threat risk, wildfire risk, and other evolving topics.
• Contribute to client deliverables, presentations, and problem-solving sessions in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Build knowledge of risk strategy, business operations, and data-driven decision-making while developing as a consultant.

Application Process

Submit a resume and a cover letter, each no more than two pages in PDF format. The cover letter must answer the following questions:

• What interests you about beginning your career in emerging risks at Marsh?
• Why are you interested in the Emerging Risks Group, and why does your preferred office location (Chicago or New York) appeal to you?
• Why do you think analytical tools are important when working with data? If possible, describe a project where you used a tool or software to analyze information or support your work.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate is $26/hr in Chicago and $28/hr in New York. Pay is standardized per location and not negotiable. Benefits include mentorship and professional development support, a hybrid work environment, and opportunities to join local office events and networking.

This position may close once a sufficient applicant pool is reached, so apply early.