Overview:
Good Things Start Here.
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a Rotational Intern to join our New York City office. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience across multiple business areas, offering exposure to key functions within the organization. The program will run for approximately 9 months, with structured rotations across Legal, Claims, and Finance. The internship will begin in the Legal department, with additional rotations to follow based on business needs and learning objectives.
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Consumer Complaints: Assist with responding to consumer complaints to regulators, including analyzing issues, investigating company actions, collaborating with business units, reviewing applicable laws and regulations, recommending corrective actions, and drafting response letters
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Coverage Litigation: Attend virtual or in-person litigation-related events (e.g., depositions, mediations, hearings, meetings with counsel) and support preparation by reviewing and summarizing claim and coverage materials
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Compliance / Internal Audit: Support internal audit reviews by interfacing with business units, collecting and reviewing documentation, performing testing of controls, and assisting with report preparation
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Data Analysis & Presentation: Review and analyze legal department data (including complaints and litigation), prepare reports, and help develop or automate reporting to improve monitoring and insights
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Department Participation: Attend Legal & Compliance department meetings, trainings, and ongoing initiatives
Across all rotations, you will:
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Support day-to-day operations and project work within each department
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Hands-on experience across Legal, Claims, and Finance
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams
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Build strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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Gain exposure to the insurance industry and core business functions
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Mentorship and professional development
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A strong foundation for future career opportunities
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college/university program
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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Interest in Legal, Finance, Claims, or insurance-related fields
Location: New York City (in-office)
Hourly Rate: $17/hour
