Underwriting Intern (Honolulu, HI)

Job Title

• Underwriting Intern

Location

• 1440 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 950, Honolulu, HI 96814

Salary

• $20/hour

Employment Type

• 1-year temporary position with potential for extension

Work Schedule

• 40 hours/week
• Monday – Friday
• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; 1-hour lunch 12 pm - 1 pm

Reports to

• Senior Underwriting Manager

Position Overview:

We're looking for a Commercial Lines Underwriting Intern to join our team! In this role, you'll work alongside our underwriters to help review, quote, and process insurance policies for businesses. You'll get hands-on experience with day-to-day underwriting tasks like reviewing documents, preparing quotes, assisting with premium audits, and communicating with our partner agencies. It's a great opportunity for a recent grad who’s interested in learning how commercial insurance works—from evaluating risk to managing policies and building relationships with agencies. If you're detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn, we'd love to have you on board!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Lines underwriting team in daily operations
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with assigned agencies through clear communication
• Prepare and deliver renewal and new business quotes in compliance with company underwriting guidelines and authority levels.
• Review and organize submission documents to assist underwriters in evaluating risk and pricing appropriately.
• Assist in tracking and following up on outstanding underwriting requirements and documentation.
• Help coordinate and support premium audit activities; act as a liaison between internal auditors and external agency contacts.
• Gain exposure to commercial lines products (e.g., General Liability, Property, Business Auto) and learn key underwriting principles.

Qualifications

• Able to commute to the office Monday - Friday
• Recent college graduate with a degree in Risk Management, Business or related field
• Strong interest in insurance and underwriting concepts
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze data and apply logical thinking to risk evaluation
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work both independently and collaboratively
• Professional attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Prior internship or coursework in insurance is a plus (not required)
• Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization. OPT candidates are welcome to apply.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Health Insurance
• Casual dress code
• Company-paid parking

About Us

Headquartered in South Korea, DB Insurance is one of the country’s largest and most respected firms, with a rich history dating back to 1962. At DB Insurance USA, we are proud to extend this legacy, offering a wide range of innovative insurance products tailored to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Backed by the strength and stability of a global powerhouse (AM Best Rating: A+, S&P Rating: A+), we combine local expertise with world-class resources to deliver insurance solutions that protect your property, business, and livelihood. With offices across California, Hawaii, New York, and Guam, our dedicated team works to deliver exceptional service, ensuring peace of mind for every policyholder.

Please visit our career page at https://dbinsus.applytojob.com/apply/