Business Development Professional Internships
Business development professional internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working business development professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Travelers among the employers posting roles now.
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Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The hourly salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual hourly rate for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$25.00 - $26.00Target Openings
1What Is the Opportunity?
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. now and in the future. The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, for this role. Applications for this posting will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Are you curious by nature? Do you enjoy managing relationships and employing your critical thinking skills? Underwriters perform the critical function of evaluating the acceptability of risk and determining appropriate pricing for insurance products. The Business Insurance (BI) Underwriting Professional Development Internship Program provides students with an amazing opportunity to gain exposure to this critical function at Travelers. The 10-week program (running from early June to mid-August) provides qualified interns with an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand commercial insurance underwriting experience, receive valuable on-the-job training, and learn more about the property and casualty insurance industry from industry professionals. Given that, we are seeking interns that are serious about entering the insurance industry and who are excited about the prospect of making underwriting their future career choice. This role is a potential pathway to our full-time Underwriting Professional Development Program (UPDP). Housing assistance is not provided.What Will You Do?
- Within your assigned business unit, each intern will be given a designated coach and be expected to:
- Complete core assignments and training modules geared toward insurance and underwriting principles.
- Participate and complete self-paced professional development courses in time management, presentation skills, and other key areas.
- Complete challenging and meaningful project work over the course of this program at the discretion of your manager. You may work independently or with other interns and will be asked to present your findings to local leadership. Sample projects include a territorial risk assessment to determine profitability and underwriting opportunities as well as a business process analysis to determine underwriting gaps.
- Learn to leverage modern analytical and artificial intelligence (AI) tools/platforms with the ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate limitations related to quality and accuracy of AI-assisted outputs.
- Learn about other areas at Travelers such as Risk Control, Claims, and related corporate functions. Interns may also engage in agency visits with Account Executives.
- Participate in the Enterprise Internship experience which includes Executive Speaker Series, Networking events, and Rising Senior Intern Symposium.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Obtained or pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Liberal Arts (with business focus preferred), Management, Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
What is a Must Have?
- Pursuing or obtained a Bachelor’s degree.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The hourly salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual hourly rate for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$25.00 - $26.00Target Openings
1What Is the Opportunity?
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. now and in the future. The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, for this role. Applications for this posting will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Are you curious by nature? Do you enjoy managing relationships and employing your critical thinking skills? Underwriters perform the critical function of evaluating the acceptability of risk and determining appropriate pricing for insurance products. The Business Insurance (BI) Underwriting Professional Development Internship Program provides students with an amazing opportunity to gain exposure to this critical function at Travelers. The 10-week program (running from early June to mid-August) provides qualified interns with an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand commercial insurance underwriting experience, receive valuable on-the-job training, and learn more about the property and casualty insurance industry from industry professionals. Given that, we are seeking interns that are serious about entering the insurance industry and who are excited about the prospect of making underwriting their future career choice. This role is a potential pathway to our full-time Underwriting Professional Development Program (UPDP). Housing assistance is not provided.What Will You Do?
- Within your assigned business unit, each intern will be given a designated coach and be expected to:
- Complete core assignments and training modules geared toward insurance and underwriting principles.
- Participate and complete self-paced professional development courses in time management, presentation skills, and other key areas.
- Complete challenging and meaningful project work over the course of this program at the discretion of your manager. You may work independently or with other interns and will be asked to present your findings to local leadership. Sample projects include a territorial risk assessment to determine profitability and underwriting opportunities as well as a business process analysis to determine underwriting gaps.
- Learn to leverage modern analytical and artificial intelligence (AI) tools/platforms with the ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate limitations related to quality and accuracy of AI-assisted outputs.
- Learn about other areas at Travelers such as Risk Control, Claims, and related corporate functions. Interns may also engage in agency visits with Account Executives.
- Participate in the Enterprise Internship experience which includes Executive Speaker Series, Networking events, and Rising Senior Intern Symposium.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Obtained or pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Liberal Arts (with business focus preferred), Management, Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
What is a Must Have?
- Pursuing or obtained a Bachelor’s degree.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
Business Development Professional Internship Market
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Tips for Your Business Development Professional Internship Search
Apply months before the start date
Large employers fill summer business development professional intern cohorts the preceding fall, often closing applications before most students start looking. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so check listings consistently throughout the year rather than targeting a single season.
Build a portfolio before you send the first application
Hiring teams for business development professional internships expect limited work history and weigh projects instead. Document two or three complete pieces of work, a market entry analysis, a competitive landscape write-up, or a partnership pitch deck, with the tools and frameworks you used. Linking directly to the work gives recruiters something concrete to assess.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured intern programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you can realistically reach.
Practice the business development intern screen out loud
Business development professional intern interviews commonly involve a case conversation, a market-sizing exercise, or a structured problem-solving scenario. Practice these out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger companies run rotational or cohort-based business development professional intern programs designed to train people new to the field, moving participants through functions like sales strategy, partnerships, and market expansion. These programs recruit months ahead of their start dates and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your goals and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the business development professional internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to, remote, hybrid, or on-site, before you open your first listing, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you can't take.
Business Development Professional Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a business development professional internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For business development professional candidates, a concrete artifact like a documented case study, competitive analysis, or market research project gives recruiters something to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a business development professional internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For business development professional interns, what drives it most is performance on real work, whether the team has open headcount, and how early return-offer decisions are made in that company's cycle. Position for a return offer by delivering on your project scope, but keep other opportunities in play rather than counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for business development professional internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so structured cohort programs can close six to nine months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently rather than waiting for a single recruiting season gives you the widest window.
Are business development professional internships paid?
Most professional business development professional internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements exist but are uncommon at established companies running structured intern programs.
What should a business development professional internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools you used and where the work can be reviewed, for business development professional candidates, that means linked case studies, market analyses, or business research write-ups a recruiter can open and read. Add relevant coursework, keep the whole document to one page, and put your most recent and relevant project at the top.
Are there remote business development professional internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the business development professional internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a rotational business development internship?
Some larger companies run structured rotational programs that move interns through two or three business development functions, such as sales strategy, partnerships, and market expansion, over a single internship term. These programs target people new to the field, build a broad foundation quickly, and are designed with conversion in mind. They recruit early and are competitive, so apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Can international students get business development professional internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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