Rotational Intern

Overview

Good Things Start Here. Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Rotational Intern to join our New York City office. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience across multiple business areas, offering exposure to key functions within the organization. The program will run for approximately 9 months, with structured rotations across Legal, Claims, and Finance. The internship will begin in the Legal department, with additional rotations to follow based on business needs and learning objectives.

What You’ll Do

Legal Rotation – Key Projects

• Consumer Complaints: Assist with responding to consumer complaints to regulators, including analyzing issues, investigating company actions, collaborating with business units, reviewing applicable laws and regulations, recommending corrective actions, and drafting response letters
• Coverage Litigation: Attend virtual or in-person litigation-related events (e.g., depositions, mediations, hearings, meetings with counsel) and support preparation by reviewing and summarizing claim and coverage materials
• Compliance / Internal Audit: Support internal audit reviews by interfacing with business units, collecting and reviewing documentation, performing testing of controls, and assisting with report preparation
• Data Analysis & Presentation: Review and analyze legal department data (including complaints and litigation), prepare reports, and help develop or automate reporting to improve monitoring and insights
• Department Participation: Attend Legal & Compliance department meetings, trainings, and ongoing initiatives

Across all rotations, you will

• Support day-to-day operations and project work within each department
• Hands-on experience across Legal, Claims, and Finance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Build strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Gain exposure to the insurance industry and core business functions
• Mentorship and professional development
• A strong foundation for future career opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college/university program
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Interest in Legal, Finance, Claims, or insurance-related fields

Location: New York City (in-office) Hourly Rate: $17/hour