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SageSure, the insurance first, tech-forward, capital-lite managing general underwriter that focuses on the underserved, preferred homeowners middle-market, is seeking an Intern (Software) to join our summer internship program. Over the course of this 10-week program, Interns will gain tangible, hands-on experience and insight into our business operations. After 3 days of orientation and training, you’ll join our Software Product team, where you’ll be assigned projects, with unlimited opportunity for challenges and achievement. We have, very often, considered our interns for post-graduation roles within the company.

Overview:

SageSure, the insurance first, tech-forward, capital-lite managing general underwriter that focuses on the underserved, preferred homeowners middle-market, is seeking an Intern (Software) to join our summer internship program. Over the course of this 10-week program, Interns will gain tangible, hands-on experience and insight into our business operations. After 3 days of orientation and training, you’ll join our Software Product team, where you’ll be assigned projects, with unlimited opportunity for challenges and achievement. We have, very often, considered our interns for post-graduation roles within the company.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Research and analysis support on ad-hoc natural catastrophe risk projects
  • Learn the basics of natural catastrophe risk modeling (e.g. data inputs, model settings, model output, etc.)
  • Collaborative teamwork and individual Capstone project
  • Deliver regular project updates to the Catastrophe Risk R&D Team
  • Receive coaching, mentoring and feedback from Catastrophe Risk R&D and other Innovation team members

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • Desire to work in the insurtech industry
  • An undergraduate or graduate education in atmospheric/climate science and/or engineering with an anticipated graduation date in 2022 or 2023
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and hungry to learn
  • Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Desired proficiency in ArcGIS/QGIS, Python or R, and SQL
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Authorization to work in the United States

Ideal candidate also have:

  • Prior internship experience
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher

About SageSure:

SageSure is unique within the landscape of InsurTech companies that are transforming one of the largest industries in the U.S. Since writing our first policy in 2009, we have grown to be one of the largest and most innovative insurers of homes and small businesses in natural catastrophe-exposed markets. As a Managing General Underwriter (MGU), we serve over 400,000 policyholders across 14 states and manage more than $800 million in written premiums. We pride ourselves on our proven analytical approach and our rigorous underwriting, and we are both profitable and still growing rapidly.

Software at SageSure:

Originally founded as a software and analytics business, SageSure’s proprietary technology has always been a key source of competitive advantage. We offer agents and policyholders best-in-class, modern capabilities to quote and bind insurance, service policies and submit and track claims. We operate a microservices-based SaaS platform and conduct a substantial share of our business through our API. Our software product, engineering and operations teams set the bar for talent in our industry. We work remotely from numerous states across the country and are always looking for exceptional individuals to join us.

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If shaping the future of an industry sounds exciting, you’ll love working at SageSure! A Best Places to Work in Insurance Recipient for two years in a row (2020-2021), SageSure is a managing general underwriter leader and insurance technology innovator serving disaster-prone areas. That means we sell insurance through our proprietary technology platform in places other insurance companies won’t do business. Our success in delivering coverage in America’s most challenging markets is the result of our strategic focus to understand and adequately price risk. We offer 50+ products in 14 states, serving over 400,000 policyholders while managing more than $800 million in written premium. We have nine office locations—Jersey City, NJ; Mountain View, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Tallahassee, FL; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Mt. Laurel, NJ; and Cheshire, CT—as well as numerous remote employees across the country.

 

We provide generous health benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, paid volunteer time off, a matching 401K plan and more. SageSure fosters inclusion, creating an environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work. We’re energetic, forward-thinking problem solvers; come join our team! For more information on SageSure opportunities, visit www.sagesure.com/careers/.

 

SageSure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

SageSure is only open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.