Company Details:
Berkley Specialty Excess, a W. R. Berkley Company, is a wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus lines commercial insurance carrier. We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial business looking for creative solutions to new and unusual complex Environmental and Energy risks.
Company URL: https://www.berkleyse.com/
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Innovation Intern to support the design, development, and implementation of automation and AI-driven solutions across our operations and technology teams. This role is ideal for a college senior or MBA candidate with a strong technical foundation and interest in applying emerging technologies (Python, AI, and Microsoft Power Platform) to real-world business challenges.
The intern will work on high-impact initiatives focused on workflow automation, data integration, and AI-enabled process improvements. Key functions will include but are not limited to:
Python Development
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Build and maintain Python scripts for data processing, API integrations, and automation use cases
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Support development of tools that streamline underwriting, operations, and reporting workflows
AI & Prompt Engineering
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Design, test, and optimize AI prompts for business use cases (e.g., summarization, document processing, decision support)
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Assist in evaluating AI tools (e.g., Copilot, LLM-based solutions) for operational efficiency gains
Power Platform Development
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Develop solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI
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Help identify opportunities to digitize manual processes and improve workflow efficiencyCollaborate on low-code solutions that integrate with enterprise systems
Process Automation & Integration
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Partner with business and technology teams to map processes and identify automation opportunities
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Assist with API-based integrations and data pipelines between internal and external systems
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Document technical solutions and support testing and deployment
Collaboration & Communication
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Work cross-functionally with underwriting, operations, IT, and data teams
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Participate in agile-style working sessions, solution design discussions, and testing cycles
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Present findings, demos, and recommendations to stakeholders
What You Will Gain
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Hands-on experience building automation and AI solutions
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Exposure to real-world insurance operations and underwriting workflows
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Opportunity to contribute to enterprise innovation initiatives
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Mentorship from technology and business leaders
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Experience in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Example Projects
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Automating data collection or reporting workflows using Python and APIs
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Building Power Automate flows to streamline processes
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Developing AI prompt libraries for underwriting or operations
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Creating apps or dashboards to improve team visibility
Work Environment
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Hybrid or remote (depending on business needs)
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Fast-paced, innovation-focused team
Qualifications:
Education
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Current undergraduate (junior/senior) or MBA student
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Preferred majors: Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
Technical Skills
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Proficiency in Python (required)
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Familiarity with APIs, data handling (JSON, CSV), and basic software development practices
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Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform preferred
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Interest in AI/ML concepts and prompt engineering
Additional Skills
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Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
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Ability to translate business problems into technical solutions
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Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred Experience
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Experience with process automation or workflow tools
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Data analysis or visualization
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AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot)
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Low-code/no-code platforms
Additional Company Details: We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. Sponsorship Details: Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
