J-1 Visa Underwriting Specialist Jobs
Underwriting Specialist roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Specialist program category. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the insurance or financial services firm where you work serves as your host employer.
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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 Specialist
Translate your credentials into U.S. underwriting standards
Before applying, document how your home-country insurance license, actuarial exams, or risk assessment training maps to U.S. Property and Casualty or Life and Health underwriting frameworks. Designated sponsors evaluate credential equivalency when reviewing your J-1 Trainee application.
Target host employers with formal training programs
Insurers and reinsurers with structured underwriting rotations are far easier to place with a J-1 sponsor because the training plan requirement is already built into their onboarding. Focus your search on firms that advertise underwriting development tracks. Use Migrate Mate to filter for roles at employers already aligned with J-1 sponsorship.
Confirm the correct J-1 category before approaching employers
Current students or recent graduates pursuing practical experience qualify under the Intern category. Professionals with a degree and at least one year of work history in underwriting or related financial services qualify under the Trainee category. Presenting the wrong category delays sponsor approval.
Prepare a detailed individualized training plan early
The DS-7002 training plan must outline specific underwriting skills you will develop, weekly objectives, and supervision structure. Draft this document with your prospective host employer before approaching a designated sponsor so the sponsor review process moves faster.
Verify the host employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
J-1 Trainees and Interns must be authorized to work in the United States, and many designated sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment during the offer stage, not after signing, to avoid having your training plan rejected by the sponsor.
Understand the two-year home residency requirement before committing
J-1 Trainees from countries with exchange agreements may be subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before switching to certain other visa categories. Check your DS-2019 and country of legal permanent residence against DOL and State Department guidance before accepting a multi-year underwriting placement.
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Find Underwriting Specialist JobsUnderwriting Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Underwriting Specialist role?
Most underwriting professionals qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which requires a foreign degree or professional certificate in a field related to insurance, finance, or risk management, plus at least one year of prior work experience in that field. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of graduation may qualify under the Intern category instead. The category determines your DS-2019 eligibility and the maximum duration of your program.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an Underwriting Specialist?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, IIE, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and monitor program compliance. The insurance company or financial services firm where you perform underwriting work is the host employer. Your employer signs the training plan but has no authority to issue visa documents independently.
How do I find underwriting employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most standard job boards don't filter for J-1 compatibility, which makes it difficult to identify hosts willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for U.S. employers and Underwriting Specialist roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, saving time you would otherwise spend screening hundreds of listings manually.
Can an Underwriting Specialist role trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
Possibly. The two-year home residency requirement applies when your home country or the U.S. government has funded your exchange, or when your field appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your country. Underwriting and financial risk assessment appear on that list for some countries. If the requirement applies, you cannot change to H-1B or most immigrant visa categories until you fulfill the two years or obtain a waiver.
What documentation does a designated sponsor need to approve an underwriting training program?
Sponsors require a completed DS-7002 training plan that specifies the underwriting competencies you will develop, a weekly or monthly learning schedule, supervision arrangements, and confirmation that the host employer can provide meaningful skill-building rather than routine clerical work. You will also need degree transcripts, proof of prior relevant work experience, and a formal job offer or placement agreement from the host employer before the sponsor will issue a DS-2019.
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