J-1 Visa Insurance Jobs
Insurance roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Host employers in underwriting, claims, actuarial analysis, and risk management can partner with a State Department-designated sponsor organization to secure your DS-2019 and formal J-1 sponsorship.
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An exciting, 10-week, paid, on-site Internship experience awaits! Gain real life experience into the world of wholesale insurance. You will work within a high-energy, fast paced environment that is both competitive and fun. This role will afford the opportunity to work with our One80 Marine team in Westbrook, CT for Summer 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading wholesale brokerage providing access to carriers throughout the United States and Canada. Our areas of specialization include (but are not limited to) Recreational Marine, Boat and Yacht Insurance, Ocean Marine and our retail agency affinity program.
Your responsibilities will extend to analyzing the book of business, creating impactful training presentations, and participating in various facets of day-to-day operations. This internship is designed to provide you with a holistic understanding of the intricacies within the industry while fostering professional growth and development. Join us for a summer filled with learning, collaboration, and real-life experiences in the fascinating world of One80 Marine.
Our summer internship program offers the chance to have practical, real-world experience. As a part of the program, you will have the opportunity to work on business specific projects where you will gain knowledge and experience to supplement and strengthen your skills.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Receive targeted business and technical training with a greater understanding surrounding MGA marine underwriting and operations.
- Engage with Director of Underwriting and Operations with a focus on the Boat and Yacht program to be assigned specific tasks relating to client relations, workflows, carrier audits, and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
- Shadow team members on client meetings and join conference calls.
- Learn, and then make a presentation or presentations on program design, comparing options and making recommendations based on client needs.
- Be assigned a dedicated Internship Mentor during your Internship experience.
- Participate in our Professional Development Series (Creating/Updating Your LinkedIn profile, Interviewing Best Practices, Resume Writing, Job Search tips etc.).
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a rising senior (anticipated graduation 5/2027).
- 3.0 GPA or higher (Transcript required prior to interview).
- Preference for Business Major Undergraduates including Risk Management.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Must be detail oriented and proficient with MS Office Suite.
PAY RANGE
- Pay Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for this role.
One80 Intermediaries is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Personal information submitted by California applicants in response to a job posting is subject to One80's California Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
INTRODUCTION
An exciting, 10-week, paid, on-site Internship experience awaits! Gain real life experience into the world of wholesale insurance. You will work within a high-energy, fast paced environment that is both competitive and fun. This role will afford the opportunity to work with our One80 Marine team in Westbrook, CT for Summer 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading wholesale brokerage providing access to carriers throughout the United States and Canada. Our areas of specialization include (but are not limited to) Recreational Marine, Boat and Yacht Insurance, Ocean Marine and our retail agency affinity program.
Your responsibilities will extend to analyzing the book of business, creating impactful training presentations, and participating in various facets of day-to-day operations. This internship is designed to provide you with a holistic understanding of the intricacies within the industry while fostering professional growth and development. Join us for a summer filled with learning, collaboration, and real-life experiences in the fascinating world of One80 Marine.
Our summer internship program offers the chance to have practical, real-world experience. As a part of the program, you will have the opportunity to work on business specific projects where you will gain knowledge and experience to supplement and strengthen your skills.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Receive targeted business and technical training with a greater understanding surrounding MGA marine underwriting and operations.
- Engage with Director of Underwriting and Operations with a focus on the Boat and Yacht program to be assigned specific tasks relating to client relations, workflows, carrier audits, and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
- Shadow team members on client meetings and join conference calls.
- Learn, and then make a presentation or presentations on program design, comparing options and making recommendations based on client needs.
- Be assigned a dedicated Internship Mentor during your Internship experience.
- Participate in our Professional Development Series (Creating/Updating Your LinkedIn profile, Interviewing Best Practices, Resume Writing, Job Search tips etc.).
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a rising senior (anticipated graduation 5/2027).
- 3.0 GPA or higher (Transcript required prior to interview).
- Preference for Business Major Undergraduates including Risk Management.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Must be detail oriented and proficient with MS Office Suite.
PAY RANGE
- Pay Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for this role.
One80 Intermediaries is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Personal information submitted by California applicants in response to a job posting is subject to One80's California Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Insurance
Align your degree to insurance SOC codes
Designated sponsors require a training plan that maps your academic background to a specific occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for your target role, underwriter, actuary, claims analyst, and match your coursework or prior experience to its listed knowledge domains before approaching any host employer.
Verify host employers have sponsored J-1 trainees before
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. insurance employers who have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in finance or business-services roles. A host with prior sponsorship experience moves through the training plan approval process faster and is less likely to withdraw an offer mid-process.
Separate the sponsor role from the employer role early
Your host employer in insurance carries no DS-2019 issuance authority. A State Department-designated sponsor organization such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT administers that document. Clarify this distinction in early interviews so hiring managers understand their role is limited to signing the training plan.
Document your insurance experience in program-specific terms
Sponsors evaluate whether your background justifies a Trainee rather than an Intern classification. Compile employment records, licensing credentials, and any CE certificates that show post-degree professional experience in insurance, since Trainee status requires prior relevant work or education.
Check the two-year home residency requirement before accepting an offer
Some J-1 participants in insurance training programs are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement upon program completion, depending on funding source and nationality. Confirm your obligation with your designated sponsor before signing an offer letter, since it affects future H-1B or immigrant visa eligibility.
Request the training plan template from your sponsor early
Designated sponsors issue their own training plan (Form DS-7002) templates with required competency fields. Obtain the template before your offer is finalized so your host employer's HR team can complete the insurance-specific learning objectives, delays here are the most common bottleneck in J-1 processing.
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Find Insurance JobsInsurance J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an insurance professional?
Your category depends on your career stage. If you're a current student or recent graduate, the Intern category covers training in insurance functions like underwriting or claims. If you've completed a degree and have post-graduation work experience in insurance, the Trainee category applies and allows a longer program duration, up to 18 months for business and finance fields.
Does the insurance company sponsor my J-1 visa directly?
No. The host employer, your insurance company, does not issue J-1 visa documents. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues the DS-2019 form that authorizes your J-1 status. The employer signs the training plan and hosts you, but sponsorship in the legal sense belongs to the designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT.
How do I find insurance employers open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to search for insurance roles and employers who have engaged exchange visitors in finance and business-services occupations. Standard job postings rarely flag J-1 host eligibility, so filtering by employer type and prior exchange program activity helps you target outreach to companies already familiar with the training plan process.
Can I work across multiple insurance functions during my J-1 program?
Yes, but only within the scope documented in your approved training plan. If your DS-7002 covers claims analysis and underwriting support, rotating between those functions is acceptable. Adding a materially different function, such as moving from claims to IT systems, requires an amendment filed through your designated sponsor and cannot begin before approval.
Does a U.S. insurance license affect my J-1 eligibility or program activities?
Holding or obtaining a state insurance license does not disqualify you from J-1 participation, but your program activities must stay within the training plan's stated objectives. If your role requires a producer or adjuster license to operate, your host employer must secure it and your designated sponsor must confirm it aligns with the training program's educational goals, not independent production work.
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