Overview:
If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we’re hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking a Specialty Property Intern to support our underwriting and analytics teams. Based in our Fairfield, CA office, this role offers hands-on exposure to specialty property insurance while giving you the opportunity to apply your data analytics, research, and problem-solving skills to real-world business challenges.
You’ll work side by side with Specialty Property leaders, product, risk and data analysts and underwrites to analyze data, develop insights, and contribute to initiatives that drive growth and risk management across the portfolio.
What you’d be doing:
- Support underwriters to evaluate individual risks by analyzing third-party-data and identifying patterns or trends within the portfolio.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of dashboards and reports (e.g., Excel, Domo, SQL, or other tools) to track business performance.
- Conduct ad hoc data analysis and research to provide actionable insights that inform underwriting decisions.
- Partner with Specialty Property leaders on special projects related to pricing, portfolio strategy, and market expansion.
- Assist in preparing presentations and materials for leadership meetings and client discussions.
- Contribute to process improvements that streamline underwriting support and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to residential property insurance, product development, pricing and underwriting operations in a high-growth environment.
- Practical experience applying data analytics to real-world business challenges.
- Mentorship and networking opportunities with underwriters, analytics leaders, and executives.
- A tangible role in projects that impact SageSure’s specialty property strategy and portfolio.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Actuarial and Data Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Intermediate skills in Excel required; familiarity with SQL, Python, or BI tools a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with teams.
- AI experience or coursework (e.g., applied AI, machine learning, natural language processing, or workplace analytics tools).
About SageSure:
Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed property in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 110 home, flood, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $3.2 billion of inforce premium and helps protect more than 970,000 policyholders.
We have more than 1,000 employees in a distributed workforce environment across 12 offices—Fairfield, CA; Mountain View, CA; Cheshire, CT; Jacksonville, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Jersey City, NJ; Marlton, NJ; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Sheboygan, WI—who are tackling the industry’s toughest challenges.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team! Visit sagesure.com/careers to find a position for you.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Risk Management, or a related field
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with teams
- AI experience or coursework, such as applied AI, machine learning, natural language processing, or workplace analytics tools
- Familiarity with SQL, Python, or business intelligence tools
SageSure Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SageSure and has not been reviewed or approved by SageSure.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical plan options (HSA, EPO, PPO) plus dental and vision are included. Wellness resources such as an employee assistance program and gym or wellness reimbursements complement the core coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and a profit‑sharing bonus program are part of the package. These elements bolster long‑term financial security beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and dedicated volunteer time off are provided. This range of time‑off options supports rest, observances, and community engagement.
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What We Do
SageSure is an innovation-focused insurance and technology company specializing in underserved property markets. As the leading homeowners insurtech organization in the U.S. measured by premium and profitability, we offer more than 40 competitively priced insurance products on behalf of our carrier partners, serving 300,000+ policyholders. SageSure partners with a growing network of insurance agents and brokers in 14 coastal states.
