Pathways Internship Position

Description

Description

DOXA is an award-winning specialty insurance platform that acquires and develops niche-market insurance program administrators, underwriting companies, and distribution partners including MGAs, MGUs, brokers, and direct-to-consumer operators. We provide centralized sales, marketing, underwriting, and operational support that helps our companies unlock their full growth potential.

With hundreds of specialty insurance programs and partnerships and more than 20,000 agent and broker relationships nationwide, DOXA’s rapid growth is reaching new heights.

Our rapid evolution means we can deliver on something most companies just talk about: building a workplace where talented professionals are drawn to the impact they can make. We offer competitive benefits and compensation, but what really differentiates us is our culture of empowerment and commitment to innovation in the specialty insurance space.

At DOXA, the Internship role is crafted to offer interns a solid foundation of knowledge in a real-world, practical setting while allowing them to apply their theoretical skills. In this role, interns will support the team by managing administrative tasks, contributing to active projects, providing input during meetings, conducting research, compiling data, and reporting on their findings.

Intern Job Responsibilities:

• Learn and apply understanding of the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of DOXA business.
• Participate in ongoing projects, offering assistance and contributing ideas to drive success.
• Conduct research, gather data, and assist in analyzing findings to support decision-making processes.
• Accepts designated, business-focused tasks to manage, propose ideas and solutions.
• Engages with peers and clients in a professional manner when applicable to provide service and/or support.
• Provide suggestions to management for improving performance, efficiency, and internal processes.
• Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems.

Focus Area: Accounting

Overview:  We are seeking two Accounting Interns to join our finance and accounting team and gain hands-on experience supporting key business operations. Responsibilities include invoice processing, account reconciliations, financial reporting, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with month-end close activities. You'll work closely with experienced accounting professionals while contributing to projects that improve accuracy, efficiency, and financial processes.

Focus Area: Sales 

Overview:  You will gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of insurance and financial services sales while supporting our business development team. Responsibilities include lead generation, prospect research, client outreach, CRM management, sales reporting, and presentation development. You'll help analyze sales performance, identify growth opportunities, and contribute to initiatives that improve customer engagement and sales effectiveness.

Focus Area: Underwriting

Overview: You will work alongside experienced underwriting professionals to learn the fundamentals of insurance risk evaluation and pricing. Responsibilities include reviewing applications, validating information, conducting risk assessments, analyzing underwriting data, and assisting with policy development. You'll gain exposure to how DOXA evaluates risk, structures insurance solutions, and supports profitable growth while collaborating with underwriting and sales teams.

Focus Area: Data

Overview: You will work on real-time projects in our Informatics or IT Department, applying SQL and programming skills to data pipelines and analytics. Responsibilities include conducting data analysis, brainstorming solutions, and contributing to all phases of the analytics lifecycle—from research and data collection to model building and presenting results. You’ll also help improve products and services, using data to find opportunities for enhancing customer experience and profitability. Additionally, you'll provide ad hoc analysis, assist with special projects, and prepare timely reports based on your findings.

Requirements

Intern Qualifications / Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED, and 18+ years of age.
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant academic program.
• Strong desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar tools.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• In Junior or Senior year of college graduate program
• Participation in a degree program related to role applied for preferred

Work Hours & Benefits: 

• Time Period: 12 weeks, May-August 2027
• Hours: Monday-Friday, Full Time 40 hours, Temporary Status. Specific hours will be subject to departmental needs. 
• Location: Hybrid, with 3-4 days in-office at DOXA Headquarters in Fort Wayne, IN. 
• Pay: $20.00 an hour
• Holidays: July 4th, closed and paid