J-1 Visa Underwriting Manager Jobs
Underwriting Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, which covers finance and insurance management disciplines. Securing sponsorship requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019, separate from the employer offering you the host position.
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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 as an Underwriting Manager
Document your underwriting credentials precisely
Compile degree transcripts, professional certifications like CPCU or ARe, and employment verification letters that show progressive underwriting responsibility. Designated sponsors evaluate whether your background meets the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category's field-specific eligibility requirements before issuing a DS-2019.
Target insurance carriers with international training programs
Focus your search on mid-to-large carriers, reinsurers, and Lloyd's syndicates that already operate global talent programs. Employers familiar with hosting J-1 participants understand the training plan obligation and are less likely to withdraw offers when sponsor paperwork begins.
Search J-1-aligned roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter underwriting and insurance management roles posted by U.S. employers open to international professionals. Searching by role and sponsorship compatibility narrows your list before you invest time in applications.
Verify your home-country residency requirement early
Some J-1 Trainee and Specialist participants are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement after their program ends, particularly if funded by a government or if your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Confirm your status before accepting an offer that assumes H-1B conversion.
Align the training plan with underwriting management tasks
Your designated sponsor and host employer must complete a structured training plan detailing the specific skills you will develop. Map your plan to identifiable underwriting functions, such as portfolio analysis, risk selection, or treaty negotiation, rather than general management duties, to satisfy sponsor review.
Confirm host employer willingness before sponsor enrollment
Ask the hiring manager directly whether their legal or HR team has hosted J-1 participants before and whether they will sign the required host employer agreement. Sponsors like Cultural Vistas and AIPT require host organization signatures before processing your DS-2019.
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Find Underwriting Manager JobsUnderwriting Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Underwriting Manager role?
The J-1 Trainee category applies if you have a degree in finance, business, or a related field plus at least one year of relevant experience, or if you have five or more years of underwriting work experience without a degree. The Specialist category applies to established professionals with expertise in a narrowly defined underwriting discipline. Neither category is designed for on-the-job career transitions.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this type of role?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE, issues your DS-2019 and acts as the legal J-1 sponsor. The insurance carrier or financial institution that hires you is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. The host must sign a training agreement with the designated sponsor but does not file the visa paperwork directly.
Can I use Migrate Mate to find underwriting roles open to J-1 participants?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. underwriting and insurance management positions filtered by employers that are open to international professionals. Because many underwriting roles do not advertise J-1 compatibility explicitly, using a targeted search tool helps you identify host organizations before investing time in applications that may not move forward.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect underwriting professionals?
It can. If your home country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List in insurance or finance occupations, or if your J-1 program was government-funded, you may be required to return home for two years before applying for H-1B or permanent residence. Clarify your country's skills list status and your funding source with your designated sponsor before signing an offer.
What does the training plan need to include for an underwriting management position?
The training plan must describe specific, measurable skills you will acquire that go beyond routine job duties. For underwriting management, this typically includes structured exposure to risk assessment methodologies, underwriting guidelines development, portfolio review processes, and cross-functional work with actuarial or claims teams. Generic descriptions like 'gain management experience' are routinely rejected by designated sponsors.
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