J-1 Visa Underwriter Jobs
Underwriter roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan. Use Migrate Mate to find host employers offering J-1 sponsorship for finance and insurance underwriting positions.
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At BHSI, we believe in empowering our customers to navigate a world full of uncertainty. Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance plays a vital role in helping individuals and businesses manage risk by transferring potential financial losses to insurers. At the heart of this process is the underwriter—a key decision-maker who evaluates risk and crafts insurance solutions that protect what matters most. As a P&C Underwriting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in assessing risk, structuring policies, collaborating with internal and external partners, and managing a business portfolio. This is your opportunity to gain experience, enhance your skills, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a team that’s transforming the insurance industry. BHSI is building a forever business, and we want you to consider being a part of it! Learn more about our unique culture and history.
Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and curious individual to join our New York Commercial Property team as a Summer Intern. This 12-week paid internship offers a deep dive into the world of commercial underwriting.
You Will
- Learn how to evaluate and underwrite commercial property risks.
- Gain exposure to the insurance lifecycle and the broader commercial property market.
- Collaborate with experienced underwriters and cross-functional teams.
- Participate in real-world projects that impact our customers and business.
You will be part of a dynamic and supportive underwriting team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Your work will directly contribute to protecting our clients’ assets and ensuring the profitability of our portfolio.
What You Will Learn
- Fundamentals of commercial insurance
- Risk assessment and pricing strategies
- Industry trends and market dynamics
- Teamwork and communication in a professional setting
Qualifications
- Interest in Insurance, underwriting, market trends or pursuing a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Risk Management, Actuarial Science)
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in math and comfortable with statistics, probability and financial principles
- Effective communicator and team player
- Adaptable, self-motivated, and eager to learn
Attributes & Values
- Strategic thinking and critical analysis
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Customer-focused mindset
- Embodies respect and integrity
- Passion for excellence and continuous improvement
The base salary range for this position in New York is from $22/hour - $25/hour; a candidate’s salary is determined by their relevant skills and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Overview
At BHSI, we believe in empowering our customers to navigate a world full of uncertainty. Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance plays a vital role in helping individuals and businesses manage risk by transferring potential financial losses to insurers. At the heart of this process is the underwriter—a key decision-maker who evaluates risk and crafts insurance solutions that protect what matters most. As a P&C Underwriting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in assessing risk, structuring policies, collaborating with internal and external partners, and managing a business portfolio. This is your opportunity to gain experience, enhance your skills, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a team that’s transforming the insurance industry. BHSI is building a forever business, and we want you to consider being a part of it! Learn more about our unique culture and history.
Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and curious individual to join our New York Commercial Property team as a Summer Intern. This 12-week paid internship offers a deep dive into the world of commercial underwriting.
You Will
- Learn how to evaluate and underwrite commercial property risks.
- Gain exposure to the insurance lifecycle and the broader commercial property market.
- Collaborate with experienced underwriters and cross-functional teams.
- Participate in real-world projects that impact our customers and business.
You will be part of a dynamic and supportive underwriting team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Your work will directly contribute to protecting our clients’ assets and ensuring the profitability of our portfolio.
What You Will Learn
- Fundamentals of commercial insurance
- Risk assessment and pricing strategies
- Industry trends and market dynamics
- Teamwork and communication in a professional setting
Qualifications
- Interest in Insurance, underwriting, market trends or pursuing a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Risk Management, Actuarial Science)
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in math and comfortable with statistics, probability and financial principles
- Effective communicator and team player
- Adaptable, self-motivated, and eager to learn
Attributes & Values
- Strategic thinking and critical analysis
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Customer-focused mindset
- Embodies respect and integrity
- Passion for excellence and continuous improvement
The base salary range for this position in New York is from $22/hour - $25/hour; a candidate’s salary is determined by their relevant skills and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Underwriter
Align your degree to underwriting subspecialties
Risk assessment, actuarial science, finance, and economics degrees map directly to underwriting categories. Clarify in your application materials whether you're targeting property-casualty, life, health, or commercial underwriting so host employers can structure a compliant training plan.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
The J-1 Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program. If you've graduated, you need the Trainee category, which covers professionals with at least one year of relevant post-secondary education plus work experience in insurance or financial services.
Build a training plan around DOL-recognized tasks
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan tied to O*NET task descriptions for underwriters. Map your planned duties, such as risk evaluation, policy pricing, and loss analysis, to recognized occupational benchmarks before approaching a sponsor for DS-2019 issuance.
Target host employers with established J-1 track records
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. insurance carriers, reinsurers, and financial institutions that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in finance roles. Employers already familiar with DS-2019 obligations and training plan requirements move through the hosting process faster.
Verify your home country's two-year residency requirement
Some nationalities and government-funded exchange visitors face a two-year home residency requirement after their J-1 program ends, which affects subsequent visa eligibility. Check your DS-2019 and passport against the USCIS guidance before accepting an offer.
Confirm the host employer's E-Verify enrollment at offer stage
Designated sponsors issuing your DS-2019 typically require the host employer to participate in E-Verify for employment authorization verification. Raise this during negotiations, not after the training plan is signed, to avoid delays or sponsor non-approval.
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Find Underwriter JobsUnderwriter J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers underwriter roles?
Most underwriter positions fall under the J-1 Trainee category for professionals who have completed at least one year of post-secondary education and have relevant work experience in finance or insurance. Current university students pursuing a finance or actuarial degree may qualify under the J-1 Intern category instead, provided the placement is directly tied to their academic program.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for an underwriting position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not the insurance company or bank hosting you. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, issues your DS-2019 form, and monitors program compliance. The host employer provides the position and supervises your daily work but is not the legal sponsor on record.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 underwriters?
Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers in the insurance, financial services, and reinsurance sectors that are open to J-1 exchange visitors. Because the J-1 is employer-neutral compared to cap-subject visas, your strongest leads are mid-size regional carriers and specialty lines underwriters that rely on structured training programs to develop technical staff.
What does a J-1 training plan for an underwriter need to include?
Your designated sponsor requires a written training plan specifying the phase-by-phase schedule of activities, the underwriting disciplines covered such as risk analysis and policy evaluation, the supervision structure, and measurable learning objectives. The plan must reflect genuine skills transfer, not routine production work. Sponsors will reject plans that read as standard employment rather than structured professional development.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to J-1 underwriters?
It depends on your nationality and funding source. Exchange visitors whose programs are government-financed or who come from countries on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement before applying for an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa. Review your DS-2019 and confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting any host employer offer.
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