Risk Control Intern (Summer 2026)
Westfield Insurance
Job Summary
Join Westfield’s Risk Control team and gain hands-on experience in helping businesses identify and mitigate risks. This internship offers exposure to commercial insurance operations and real-world risk assessment practices. Under direct supervision, you will support day-to-day operations, assist with projects, and participate in training programs designed to enhance your professional skills.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist Risk Control Consultants with data analysis, research, and reporting related to commercial risk exposures.
- Participate in client site visits to observe risk assessments and learn best practices for loss prevention.
- Support administrative tasks and maintain accurate records for projects and departmental initiatives.
- Collaborate with team members and other interns on cross-functional projects.
- Attend training sessions, workshops, and networking events as part of the internship program.
- Prepare presentations and reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
- For field roles: Travel up to 25% to client locations for risk control activities.
Job Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate experience.
- Either actively enrolled in an academic institution in pursuit of a degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Safety Science, Engineering, Business, or related field or is a recent college graduate, typically having attained a degree within the past 12 months.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred.
- For field roles, only: Valid driver's license and a driving record that conforms to company standards.
Location
Hybrid defined as three or more days per week in the office.
Behavioral Competencies
- Customer focus
- Collaborates
- Communicates effectively
- Nimble learning
Technical Skills
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Information Systems
- Continuous Learning
- Data Entry
- Time Management
- Business Analysis
- Problem Solving
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.