J-1 Visa Insurance Agency Owner Jobs
Insurance Agency Owner roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level and program structure. Securing a host employer willing to coordinate with a State Department-designated sponsor organization is the critical first step toward J-1 visa 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 as an Insurance Agency Owner
Verify your training plan matches agency operations
Your DS-2019 training plan must document specific skills you'll develop as a host agency owner, such as underwriting workflows, compliance procedures, and client portfolio management. Vague objectives get flagged by the designated sponsor during review.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist category eligibility
Trainee category suits professionals within five years of graduation or career start. Specialist applies to those with substantial field expertise exceeding that window. Misclassifying your stage delays DS-2019 issuance and can require restarting the sponsor application.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Insurance agencies that have previously hosted J-1 participants already understand the DS-2019 process and host agreement requirements. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. insurance employers that align with J-1 program structures before cold outreach.
Confirm the host agency holds E-Verify enrollment
Many designated J-1 sponsor organizations require host employers to be E-Verify participants before issuing a DS-2019. Check E-Verify enrollment status early in negotiations so a missing enrollment doesn't stall your placement agreement at the final stage.
Address the two-year home residency rule upfront
Government Visitor and certain Specialist J-1 categories carry a two-year home residency requirement that bars H-1B or green card applications until fulfilled. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific program category triggers this requirement before accepting a placement.
Align your offer letter language with USCIS definitions
The host employer's offer letter must reflect J-1 program terminology, naming the sponsor organization, program dates, and training objectives. Letters written for standard employment without these elements create inconsistencies that USCIS and the sponsor organization will flag during DS-2019 processing.
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Find Insurance Agency Owner JobsInsurance Agency Owner J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Insurance Agency Owner roles?
Most Insurance Agency Owner placements fall under the Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you're within five years of graduation or the start of your insurance career. Specialist applies to seasoned professionals with expertise not widely available in the United States. Your designated sponsor organization determines the appropriate category based on your credentials and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or a separate organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring employer. The insurance agency acts as the host employer and signs a training agreement, but the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, monitors compliance, and serves as your official point of contact with the State Department throughout the program.
How do I find U.S. insurance employers open to hosting J-1 participants?
Standard job boards rarely filter for J-1 host compatibility. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship structures, so you can focus outreach on agencies already familiar with the host agreement process. Approaching employers who understand the designated sponsor model shortens your negotiation timeline significantly.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Insurance Agency Owner J-1 participants?
It depends on your specific program category and funding source. Trainee category placements in the private insurance sector typically do not trigger the two-year home residency requirement. However, if your program is government-funded or falls under a Specialist designation tied to a skills-shortage field, the requirement may apply, barring you from H-1B or immigrant visa pathways until it is fulfilled or waived.
What documents does a prospective host insurance employer need to provide for J-1 processing?
The host employer must supply a detailed training plan specifying the skills and activities you'll undertake, a signed host agreement with the designated sponsor organization, proof of workers' compensation coverage, and in many cases E-Verify enrollment documentation. The designated sponsor reviews these materials before issuing the DS-2019, so incomplete employer documentation is a common cause of processing delays.
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