Risk Control Intern (St. Paul)

Who Are We?

Travelers takes care of its customers, its communities and each other. That is the Travelers Promise. By keeping this commitment, the company has been one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join a culture rooted in innovation that thrives on collaboration.

What Is the Opportunity?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in October, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

With over 105 years of experience in property risk control and safety management, plus industrial hygiene, fire and forensics laboratories, Travelers Risk Control helps customers identify hazards and reduce the risk of property damage or injury.

What Will You Do?

Under direct supervision, this internship develops risk control and general insurance knowledge and supports home office leadership, commercial or construction field consultants, and specialist staff (property, casualty services, forensics and industrial hygiene lab). This is a paid 10-12 week position based in Hartford, CT (or the immediate area), with company subsidized housing for those who meet the mileage radius requirement.

• Prepare, conduct and complete risk evaluations of client locations.
• Determine potential hazards and risk factors considered in risk selection.
• Identify uncontrolled hazards and make appropriate recommendations.
• Consult with clients on ways to control hazards and reduce, mitigate or prevent loss.
• Research and apply technical information to support risk control service efforts.
• Attend co-surveys with experienced Risk Control staff to develop consulting skills.
• Collaborate with Underwriting, Claims, clients, BI Business Partners and other Risk Control staff.
• Complete one Capstone project and presentation to senior management on a relevant Risk Control topic.
• Ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Demonstrated leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong self-awareness, interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Effective organizational skills and critical thinking.
• A desire to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to change.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business software.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship.

What Is a Must Have?

• GPA of 3.0 or higher in a relevant degree program, such as Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health, Allied Health, Fire Protection Engineering, Kinesiology, Construction Safety, Construction Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer and Digital Forensics, Civil or Industrial Engineering, Science or Business.
• Social Science and Humanities students with interest and aptitude will also be considered.
• Must be registered as a returning student and have completed related work studies.