Insurance Analyst Jobs for OPT Students
Insurance Analyst roles frequently qualify for F-1 OPT authorization because the work requires a degree in finance, economics, statistics, or actuarial science. Many insurers and consulting firms hire OPT students for risk modeling, underwriting support, and data analysis. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree classification.
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Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your unique skills and experiences to a leading commercial loan servicer? Join Berkadia's loan servicing platform and learn from the best of the best at the largest U.S. non-bank commercial mortgage servicer in the industry. We provide the personal and professional development opportunities you need to impact the commercial real estate industry, build a career that takes the long view, and reach your full potential. Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Insurance Analyst at Berkadia is integral to managing the insurance operations for the company's real estate portfolio. This position entails ensuring compliance with insurance regulations, assessing risks associated with property management, and maintaining accurate insurance documentation. The Insurance Analyst requires strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
We are committed to growing your career, so in this role you will:
- Manage insurance portfolio for renewals and compliance as required.
- Administer and place force placed insurance for non-compliant borrowers.
- Interact with force placed insurance agent, as required.
- Work with insurance agents, borrowers, client relations and investors as required.
- Process manual flood orders and follows up with borrowers on flood non-compliance.
- Process and manage insurance claims on portfolio of loans including lender interaction.
- Work with Master Servicers and lenders as needed for claims.
- Provide support to Insurance Analysts in Hyderabad and Ambler as needed with daily activities and questions.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are passionate about your growth, so to achieve success in this role you should have:
- Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams; as well as experience doing data entry within a tracking system.
- Previous experience or knowledge of contracts review and compliance, policy administration or other related responsibilities.
- Very strong communication skills and customer service focus.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 0-3 years of experience in a similar position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:
- Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities
- Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
- Fertility and family planning services
- Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Mental health care, including free counseling sessions:
- We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance discounts
- And more!
Berkadia, as an equal opportunity employer, celebrates our employees’ unique differences, which we believe drives personal and company-wide innovation and creates a people-first culture where your career can take the long view. To achieve these goals, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state and local laws.
In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessary steps to provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, as well as access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to take part in the interview process, please contact talentacquisition@berkadia.com.
You have rights under Federal and State employment laws. No question in this Application is intended to elicit information in violation of any such law, nor will any information obtained in response to any question be used in violation of any such law. If you apply for this role, you are acknowledging Berkadia's Application Policy and Berkadia's Privacy Policy. Please click the following links for more information about: EEOC, Employee Rights under the FMLA, EPPA.
INTRODUCTION
Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your unique skills and experiences to a leading commercial loan servicer? Join Berkadia's loan servicing platform and learn from the best of the best at the largest U.S. non-bank commercial mortgage servicer in the industry. We provide the personal and professional development opportunities you need to impact the commercial real estate industry, build a career that takes the long view, and reach your full potential. Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Insurance Analyst at Berkadia is integral to managing the insurance operations for the company's real estate portfolio. This position entails ensuring compliance with insurance regulations, assessing risks associated with property management, and maintaining accurate insurance documentation. The Insurance Analyst requires strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
We are committed to growing your career, so in this role you will:
- Manage insurance portfolio for renewals and compliance as required.
- Administer and place force placed insurance for non-compliant borrowers.
- Interact with force placed insurance agent, as required.
- Work with insurance agents, borrowers, client relations and investors as required.
- Process manual flood orders and follows up with borrowers on flood non-compliance.
- Process and manage insurance claims on portfolio of loans including lender interaction.
- Work with Master Servicers and lenders as needed for claims.
- Provide support to Insurance Analysts in Hyderabad and Ambler as needed with daily activities and questions.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are passionate about your growth, so to achieve success in this role you should have:
- Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams; as well as experience doing data entry within a tracking system.
- Previous experience or knowledge of contracts review and compliance, policy administration or other related responsibilities.
- Very strong communication skills and customer service focus.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 0-3 years of experience in a similar position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:
- Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities
- Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
- Fertility and family planning services
- Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Mental health care, including free counseling sessions:
- We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance discounts
- And more!
Berkadia, as an equal opportunity employer, celebrates our employees’ unique differences, which we believe drives personal and company-wide innovation and creates a people-first culture where your career can take the long view. To achieve these goals, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state and local laws.
In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessary steps to provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, as well as access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to take part in the interview process, please contact talentacquisition@berkadia.com.
You have rights under Federal and State employment laws. No question in this Application is intended to elicit information in violation of any such law, nor will any information obtained in response to any question be used in violation of any such law. If you apply for this role, you are acknowledging Berkadia's Application Policy and Berkadia's Privacy Policy. Please click the following links for more information about: EEOC, Employee Rights under the FMLA, EPPA.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Insurance Analyst
Target employers with established OPT hiring pipelines
Large insurers, reinsurance firms, and actuarial consulting groups hire OPT students regularly. Focus your applications on companies with dedicated early-career programs, which are more likely to have HR processes already set up for work authorization paperwork.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
If your degree is in actuarial science, statistics, or a STEM-classified field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before interviews so you can answer authorization questions confidently and accurately.
Lead with your quantitative skills, not your visa status
Insurance analysts are hired for their ability to model risk, interpret loss ratios, and work with large datasets. Emphasize Excel, SQL, Python, or SAS proficiency upfront. Strong technical skills reduce employer hesitation about sponsorship timelines before you even raise the topic.
Address work authorization proactively but briefly
When asked, state clearly that you have OPT authorization, your end date, and whether you qualify for the STEM extension. Avoid vague answers. Employers who sponsor H-1B visas respond better to candidates who demonstrate they understand the authorization process themselves.
Prioritize roles with actuarial or risk analytics teams
Teams that rely on quantitative analysis tend to be more comfortable navigating visa sponsorship because they value specialized skills. Roles supporting pricing, reserving, or catastrophe modeling are harder to fill and give you more leverage in authorization conversations.
Get your EAD card and OPT start date confirmed before accepting offers
You cannot legally begin work before your OPT start date and EAD card are in hand. Confirm your exact authorization window with your DSO and communicate that timeline clearly to employers to avoid onboarding delays that could affect your offer.
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Do Insurance Analyst jobs typically qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. Insurance Analyst roles generally qualify for OPT because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as finance, economics, statistics, or actuarial science. The role must be directly related to your degree field. If you studied a STEM-classified major, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total OPT authorization.
Which degree fields support OPT authorization for Insurance Analyst positions?
Finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, and actuarial science are the most commonly accepted degree fields for Insurance Analyst OPT authorization. Risk management and business analytics degrees can also qualify depending on how the employer defines the role. Your DSO must confirm that your specific degree and the job description are sufficiently related before your OPT application is submitted.
Do insurance employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends?
Many large insurers and actuarial consulting firms do sponsor H-1B visas, particularly for analysts in specialized roles like pricing, reserving, and catastrophe modeling. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and varies significantly by employer size and hiring policies. Browsing Insurance Analyst listings on Migrate Mate can help you identify which employers have a track record of hiring international candidates for these roles.
Can I work as a freelance or contract Insurance Analyst on OPT?
Self-employment and contract work are permitted on OPT but come with strict conditions. You must work at least 20 hours per week, and the work must be directly related to your degree. You cannot work for cash without a formal engagement structure. For STEM OPT, self-employment is not permitted. Consult your DSO before accepting any contract or freelance arrangements to ensure you stay in compliance.
How does the 60-day grace period affect my job search as an Insurance Analyst on OPT?
If your OPT employment ends before your authorized period expires, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new role, transfer to a different status, or depart the U.S. You cannot work during the grace period. Insurance Analyst hiring can take four to eight weeks from application to offer, so starting your search early matters. A platform like Migrate Mate can help you identify open roles quickly and filter for employers open to OPT candidates.
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