I am writing to express my strong interest in the Business Insurance Underwriting Professional Development Program Internship in Summer 2016. I have been exposed to insurance through my internship at Alliant Insurance Services. I am intrigued by the fast pace and analytical nature of the industry. My interest in Travelers is piqued because of its solid track-record and dedication to providing employees, from a myriad of academic backgrounds, with the knowledge and expertise to not only succeed in underwriting, but to broaden their analytical and marketing skills. I have gained a solid foundation in many aspects of business through the Fullbridge Pre-Professional Program, the Pre-Business Program at Holy Cross and through my internship at Alliant. My liberal arts classes have developed my analytical and critical thinking skills and have reinforced my interpersonal, written and verbal skills.
As an intern at Alliant Insurance Services, I have been exposed to the inner workings of the insurance industry. I have had the opportunity to gain familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint, through data compilation, quantitative analysis, correspondence, and presentation preparation. I have been able to use my interpersonal
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Furthermore, as a leader on campus in the Working For Worcester program, I am able to work with others efficiently though the use of effective collaboration, communication and teamwork, while facilitating the organization of a Worcester-wide service day. As a site manager, I gained the strong interpersonal, organizational and persuasive skills necessary to achieve a successful service day, while also gaining the project management skills needed to succeed as a leader in a team