J-1 Visa Property Casualty Insurance Jobs
Property casualty insurance roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 and oversee a structured training plan that host employers in underwriting, claims, and risk management must follow.
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Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American writes property and inland marine coverage for the following industries:
- Communications
- Construction
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Medical/Health Services
- Municipalities
- Professional Services
- Retail/Wholesale
- Transportation
We are one of the few insurance groups with a division dedicated to underwriting Property and Inland Marine business. We write policies in all 50 states and have more than 2,000 independent agents offering our coverages. Our broad range of products include property, builders' risk, contractor’s equipment, excess property, transportation cargo, electronic data processing (EDP), and difference in conditions (DIC).
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Property & Inland Marine team is currently in search of an intern to join our Richardson, TX office. The individual will work 40 hours per week in the summer and 15-20 hours per week during the school year.
Our Intern Program is responsible for developing the fundamental skills that supports our underwriting team. The Intern will learn to review and evaluate information for various types of businesses, to determine appropriate classification and pricing methodologies. They will work closely with experienced underwriters to learn customer service skills and standards. The program includes a combination of activities, aimed at giving the intern a full understanding of the underwriting discipline.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and analyzing underwriting reports
- Supporting underwriters with coordinating and processing policies
- Enter policy information into policy management system
- Marketing
- Administrative assignments
- Participation with special projects, as assigned
- This internship will provide the intern with the opportunity to develop an understanding of underwriting guidelines as well as policy language.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a major in such areas as business administration, finance, economics, statistics, communications, or risk management and insurance
- An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be self-motivated
- Strong organization skills
- Able to manage/prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Must be available to work 40 hours in the summer and 15-20 hours while in school
Business Unit:
Property Inland Marine
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
INTRODUCTION
Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American writes property and inland marine coverage for the following industries:
- Communications
- Construction
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Medical/Health Services
- Municipalities
- Professional Services
- Retail/Wholesale
- Transportation
We are one of the few insurance groups with a division dedicated to underwriting Property and Inland Marine business. We write policies in all 50 states and have more than 2,000 independent agents offering our coverages. Our broad range of products include property, builders' risk, contractor’s equipment, excess property, transportation cargo, electronic data processing (EDP), and difference in conditions (DIC).
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Property & Inland Marine team is currently in search of an intern to join our Richardson, TX office. The individual will work 40 hours per week in the summer and 15-20 hours per week during the school year.
Our Intern Program is responsible for developing the fundamental skills that supports our underwriting team. The Intern will learn to review and evaluate information for various types of businesses, to determine appropriate classification and pricing methodologies. They will work closely with experienced underwriters to learn customer service skills and standards. The program includes a combination of activities, aimed at giving the intern a full understanding of the underwriting discipline.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and analyzing underwriting reports
- Supporting underwriters with coordinating and processing policies
- Enter policy information into policy management system
- Marketing
- Administrative assignments
- Participation with special projects, as assigned
- This internship will provide the intern with the opportunity to develop an understanding of underwriting guidelines as well as policy language.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a major in such areas as business administration, finance, economics, statistics, communications, or risk management and insurance
- An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be self-motivated
- Strong organization skills
- Able to manage/prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Must be available to work 40 hours in the summer and 15-20 hours while in school
Business Unit:
Property Inland Marine
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Property Casualty Insurance
Document your insurance credentials before applying
Compile transcripts, actuarial exam results, and any professional designations from your home country. Designated sponsors require a formal training plan, and evidence of prior coursework in risk analysis or loss reserving strengthens your DS-2019 application significantly.
Target insurers with established J-1 training programs
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. property casualty employers whose roles align with J-1 Trainee or Intern categories. Carriers and independent adjusting firms with structured rotational programs are better positioned to satisfy designated-sponsor training plan requirements.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Certain J-1 Trainees funded by their home government or trained in a skill on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may face a two-year home residency requirement before changing status. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer.
Align your training plan with your visa category
Intern status requires current enrollment or graduation within 12 months. Trainee status fits professionals with at least one year of post-degree industry experience. Misclassifying your category causes DS-2019 rejection, so confirm your eligibility tier with the designated sponsor upfront.
Verify your host employer's E-Verify enrollment
Some designated J-1 sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before issuing a DS-2019. Confirm this requirement with your specific sponsor early, since not all property casualty firms routinely enroll without a compliance prompt.
Negotiate your training plan before the sponsor submits it
The DS-2019 training plan locks in your program objectives, host supervisor, and rotation schedule. Errors or vague role descriptions trigger sponsor requests for revision, which delays your start date. Review every line with your host employer before the designated sponsor finalizes submission.
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Find Property Casualty Insurance JobsProperty Casualty Insurance J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits property casualty insurance roles?
Most international professionals enter property casualty insurance through the Trainee category, which covers underwriting, claims analysis, and risk management roles for those with at least one year of post-degree work experience. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing a relevant degree may qualify under the Intern category instead. The designated sponsor confirms which category applies based on your credentials and the host employer's proposed training plan.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa in an insurance placement?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, not your insurance employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves the training plan, and monitors compliance throughout your program. Your insurance employer is the host organization. This distinction matters because the sponsor, not the employer, holds legal responsibility for your exchange visitor status.
How do I find property casualty insurance employers open to J-1 arrangements?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. property casualty insurance roles where employers have structured training programs compatible with J-1 requirements. Not all insurers are familiar with the host-employer obligations tied to J-1 placements, so filtering for employers already engaged with exchange visitor programs saves significant time in your search.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect property casualty insurance trainees?
It can. If your J-1 program is funded by your home government, or if your home country has designated property casualty insurance skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be required to return home for two years before changing to H-1B or another work status. Confirm whether your specific situation triggers this requirement with your designated sponsor before signing any host employer agreements.
What goes into the training plan my host employer and sponsor must submit?
The training plan must describe specific learning objectives, the supervision structure, and a week-by-week or phase-by-phase breakdown of activities such as underwriting review, loss reserve analysis, or claims processing. Vague plans listing only a job title are routinely rejected by designated sponsors. Your host employer needs to demonstrate that the placement is genuinely educational, not simply filling a staff vacancy. Migrate Mate can help you identify employers already experienced with this level of documentation.
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