J-1 Visa Insurance Broker Jobs
Insurance Broker roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and provides sponsorship, while the brokerage or agency serves as your host employer.
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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 Broker
Document your insurance credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, professional certifications, and any home-country insurance licensing records before outreach. J-1 Trainee programs require evidence that your prior education or experience directly relates to the insurance or financial services field.
Target brokerages that regularly host exchange visitors
Search for insurance employers who have structured training plans in place, not just open roles. Brokerages with formal onboarding programs are far more likely to coordinate with a designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned insurance roles
Filter your search on Migrate Mate by employer type and sponsorship history to surface brokerages and agencies actively hosting exchange visitors, saving you from manually vetting hundreds of insurance job postings.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Insurance Trainee participants from certain countries, or those funded by their home government, may face a two-year home-country residency requirement after the program ends. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Align your DS-7002 training plan to insurance tasks
The DS-7002 training plan must map your daily duties to measurable insurance skills, such as policy analysis, client risk assessment, or underwriting review. Vague plans citing only general business tasks are routinely rejected by designated sponsors.
Confirm host employer eligibility before signing
Not every brokerage can serve as a J-1 host. The employer must agree to designated sponsor oversight, including site visits and progress reporting. Get written confirmation from both the brokerage and your sponsor organization before giving notice at a current role.
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Find Insurance Broker JobsInsurance Broker J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Insurance Broker role?
It depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a university degree program, the Intern category applies and covers structured work tied to your field of study. If you've already completed your degree or have equivalent professional experience, the Trainee category is the correct fit. Both require a DS-7002 training plan outlining specific insurance-related learning objectives.
Does the brokerage or agency sponsor my J-1 visa?
The brokerage where you work is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsorship comes from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, that reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019, and monitors your program compliance. The host employer and the designated sponsor are two separate entities with distinct legal roles.
How do I find insurance employers willing to host J-1 exchange visitors?
Most insurance job postings don't advertise J-1 hosting explicitly. Migrate Mate lets you search for employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, so you can identify brokerages and agencies already familiar with exchange visitor programs rather than cold-pitching employers who have no prior experience with the process.
Can I get a state insurance license while on J-1 status?
Most U.S. states require a valid Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number to sit for a property and casualty or life insurance licensing exam. J-1 exchange visitors are eligible to apply for an SSN through the Social Security Administration after arrival. Confirm your state's specific licensing requirements before your program start date, as some states impose additional residency conditions.
What happens to my J-1 status if the host brokerage closes or lets me go?
Your J-1 status is tied to your designated sponsor, not to the specific host employer. If the brokerage terminates the arrangement, you must notify your sponsor immediately. The sponsor can authorize a transfer to a new qualifying host employer within the program period. Failing to notify the sponsor and continuing to work without authorization puts your status at risk.
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