Start Date: June 1, 2026
Why an Internship with the Hilb Group?
An internship with the Hilb Group offers students the opportunity to explore multiple career paths within a growing insurance brokerage. As a rapidly expanding organization, we provide hands-on learning experiences and exposure to real-world projects that support both personal and professional development.
Interns work closely with experienced team members, gain insight into our business operations, and contribute to meaningful surety initiatives. You will also have the opportunity to travel to our corporate office in Richmond, VA, where you’ll connect with fellow interns, network with company leaders, and participate in a volunteer event.
This internship may lead to full-time employment opportunities upon graduation. We’re excited to help you grow with us!
Key Responsibilities:
Shadowing our Producers – Learn more about the sales process for surety. Best practices for contacting prospects and prequalifying them. Learn how to cultivate relationships with underwriters and sell accounts.
Spending time with our Contract Bond staff – Learn the underwriting process that goes into placing surety business. Gain experience working with lines of credit and the approval process to issue bonds.
Spending time with our Commercial Bond staff – Learn about all the different types of bonds needed for all states and businesses. Gain experience guiding customers through our on-line binding process.
Support account managers in servicing our clients - Learn how to issue and review bid bonds.
Spend part of the internship with our Construction division – learn how insurance and surety work in the construction industry.
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
Preferred majors include, Risk Management & Insurance, Business Management, Marketing, Communications, or related fields
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Curious, motivated, and eager to learn about the insurance industry and grow professional
The Hilb Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we actively support and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting all forms of discrimination in employment. Additionally, we have a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of harassment in violation of federal, state, and local laws.
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What We Do
Partners Together - Endless Possibilities Hilb Group provides the resources of a big insurance broker and the attentive, personal service of a small agency. Our people are our greatest strength. Our values of trust, passion, integrity and growth drive our actions to benefit every client. Managing Risk Your risk profile doesn’t matter – Hilb paints a very wide portrait. We have more than 30 industry specialties, which gives our clients and brokers a unique advantage. We form enduring partnerships to get the best results every time, and work with the top insurers to provide a huge range of high-quality choices, matched exactly to your needs. About Hilb Group Founded in 2009, Hilb Group is a Top 25 middle market independent insurance broker. Hilb Group offers expertise in property & casualty, employee benefits, and retirement services to business and individuals throughout the nation.
