MSIG USA continues to grow!
Company Overview:
MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks.
The Risk Engineering Internship offers hands-on experience in evaluating property and casualty-related risks, understanding loss control strategies, and supporting the delivery of high-quality engineering services to commercial clients. Interns will work alongside experienced Risk Engineers to learn how exposures are assessed, documented, and communicated using industry codes, standards, and corporate guidelines. This role is ideal for students interested in fire protection engineering, risk management, insurance, construction, or safety sciences.
Interns will gain exposure to NFPA codes, fire protection system evaluations, risk assessment methodologies, and technical report writing, while contributing to real-world projects involving manufacturing and large commercial properties.
Key Responsibilities
• Accompany Risk Engineers in conducting on-site assessments of large and complex commercial properties.
• Help evaluate property exposures, fire protection systems, and sprinkler adequacy.
• Participate in plan reviews for new construction and renovation projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Observe communication between Risk Engineering, Underwriting, and external clients to understand how technical insights inform insurance decisions.
• Help review documentation and reports prepared by field Risk Engineering staff.
• Participate in training sessions and shadow Senior Risk Engineers to learn best practices.
• Support the team by gathering data, preparing materials, and assisting with technical research for special analyses.
• Assist in drafting or updating internal policies, procedures, and technical bulletins under the guidance of the Director of Risk Engineering.
• Research emerging technologies, codes, and industry trends to support continuous improvement.
• Participate in marketing or informational efforts related to Risk Engineering services.
• Support work as appropriate for an intern’s level of training.
What You’ll Learn
• Fundamentals of property and casualty loss control and risk engineering
• Application of NFPA codes, especially those related to fire protection and sprinkler systems
• How to interpret construction documents and sprinkler plans
• How risk assessments influence underwriting and insurance decisions
• Professional communication with internal and external stakeholders
Technical writing and documentation skills
• Exposure to large-scale commercial and industrial environments
Preferred Qualifications
• Pursuing a degree in Risk Management, Business, Fire Protection Engineering, Safety Science, or a related field
• Interest in fire protection systems, building codes, and risk assessment
• Interest in liability, workers compensation, commercial auto casualty line risk
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work collaboratively and learn in a technical environment
Program Overview/Benefits:
• Program Dates: June 2, 2026- August 14, 2026
• 3 Day Induction: June 2 - June 4, 2026 (Location, Warren, NJ)
• Hybrid Schedule: Minimum 4 days in the office per week
• Compensation: Hourly rate of $25.00
It's an exciting time for our company and a great opportunity to join a financially sound and growing global insurance group!
It is the policy of MSIG USA to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MSIG USA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
What We Do
MSIG USA is the partner that businesses rely on for creative, customized insurance solutions. Owned by a global P&C carrier with an A+ rating and a 300-year heritage, MSIG USA helps protect leading businesses across a wide range of industries. The company’s financial strength and deep capacity enable it to cover a wide range of risks and deliver responsive, personalized service through a nationwide team. MSIG USA is admitted in all P&C lines in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. MSIG USA is the marketing name used to refer to certain underwriting subsidiaries of MSIG Holdings (U.S.A.), Inc. (“MSIGH”), and its subsidiary companies. U.S. Companies Only: MSIG insurers are subsidiaries of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited, a member of MS & AD Insurance Group. MSIG refers to the insurers underwriting coverage: Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company of America, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA Inc. and MSIG Specialty Insurance USA Inc
