Distribution Intern

Company Details

Berkley Small Business Solutions (BSB) is committed to providing small business customers with the next generation of small business solutions, including offering operational, underwriting, and marketing opportunities. We offer insurance products to Small Business Owners for transportation and other main street businesses.  We leverage underwriting expertise, data, and analytics, and automation for risk assessment, selection, pricing retention. We champion our customers, distribution always seeking a smarter way to provide a more efficient and better user experience. 

We are a proud member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the largest commercial lines property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States. With the resources of a large Fortune 500® corporation and the flexibility of a small company, we exclusively work with select independent agents to bring technology solutions that help them build their business.

Responsibilities

Berkley Small Business Solutions is seeking a motivated and curious intern to join our Distribution team. This internship is designed to provide exposure to the insurance industry, distribution channels, and carrier-agent relationships, while developing professional skills and supporting key projects.

• Learn the fundamentals of commercial insurance (BOP, Workers’ Comp, liability lines) and distribution models (retail agents, wholesalers, MGAs).
• Gain hands-on experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot), marketing automation platforms, and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Participate in market research projects, analyzing competitor strategies and agency demographics to identify growth opportunities.
• Support digital marketing initiatives by creating social media content, assisting with email campaigns, and optimizing landing pages for agent engagement.
• Help develop sales enablement resources, including agent onboarding kits, quick-start guides, FAQs, and training materials for new products.
• Clean and organize CRM data; build dashboards to track agent performance and campaign results.
• Attend meetings, shadow experienced professionals, and network with internal teams (sales, underwriting, marketing) and external partners (agents, brokers).
• Assist with research, data analysis, and content creation for distribution campaigns.
• Contribute fresh ideas for digital engagement, social media, and modern marketing trends.
• Help streamline processes and develop resources for distribution teams.

May perform other functions as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to work up to 20 hours a week in the West Hartford, CT office beginning January 2026
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with CRM tools is a plus.
• Interest in insurance, sales, and marketing.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a team environment.

Education

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Risk Management, or related field

Additional Company Details

www.berkleysmallbusiness.com The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.