Patrick Zerpa
Risk Management Summer 2019
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Role
Summer Intern
Location
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
When did you work there?
Summer 2019
Please list your major(s) and minor(s).
Risk Management & Insurance
Provide a general description of the work at your internship.
Loss run analysis/data input, carrier meeting shadowing, cold calling, new client meetings, client loss mitigation safety project with presentation.
Did you have a mentor?
Yes
If so, how did he/she help you during your internship?
I was offered structured guidance from various producers during the internship. They not only gave me insight on the sales cycle, but also enriched me on the problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in the industry. From one-on-one instructional meetings to hands-on shadowing, this experience truly sharpened my skill set.
Did you feel your RMI/AS classes better prepared you for the internship?
Yes. I still needed certain explanations when evaluating policy language. But, the knowledge absorbed during 3501 and 3502 was critical and had application in various departments I worked in.
Were you assigned any special projects? If so please describe.
I had the privilege of working on a risk management project with the office's largest client by revenue: Bergey's Wholesale Parts. My task was to perform two ride-alongs with Bergeys delivery drivers along their routes and note possible loss exposures. I transferred my findings onto a safety report document, and presented my work to the Bergeys safety committee along with the office risk manager, Gordon Smoko.
What were the supplemental benefits besides the pay?
Various employees and managers from the office had taken myself and my fellow intern, Matt Persichetti, to a lunch at the Apollo Grill in downtown Bethlehem. We also were able to participate in the company summer picnic. Matt and I were even tasked with designing one of the team-building games at the picnic.
Describe the company's internship program.
Questions were always met with an enthusiastic response. The atmosphere was one of encouragement and I felt an internal desire to contribute to the team environment right off the bat.
Was the internship what you expected after the interviewing/hiring process?
Yes.
Summer Intern
Location
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
When did you work there?
Summer 2019
Please list your major(s) and minor(s).
Risk Management & Insurance
Provide a general description of the work at your internship.
Loss run analysis/data input, carrier meeting shadowing, cold calling, new client meetings, client loss mitigation safety project with presentation.
Did you have a mentor?
Yes
If so, how did he/she help you during your internship?
I was offered structured guidance from various producers during the internship. They not only gave me insight on the sales cycle, but also enriched me on the problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in the industry. From one-on-one instructional meetings to hands-on shadowing, this experience truly sharpened my skill set.
Did you feel your RMI/AS classes better prepared you for the internship?
Yes. I still needed certain explanations when evaluating policy language. But, the knowledge absorbed during 3501 and 3502 was critical and had application in various departments I worked in.
Were you assigned any special projects? If so please describe.
I had the privilege of working on a risk management project with the office's largest client by revenue: Bergey's Wholesale Parts. My task was to perform two ride-alongs with Bergeys delivery drivers along their routes and note possible loss exposures. I transferred my findings onto a safety report document, and presented my work to the Bergeys safety committee along with the office risk manager, Gordon Smoko.
What were the supplemental benefits besides the pay?
Various employees and managers from the office had taken myself and my fellow intern, Matt Persichetti, to a lunch at the Apollo Grill in downtown Bethlehem. We also were able to participate in the company summer picnic. Matt and I were even tasked with designing one of the team-building games at the picnic.
Describe the company's internship program.
Questions were always met with an enthusiastic response. The atmosphere was one of encouragement and I felt an internal desire to contribute to the team environment right off the bat.
Was the internship what you expected after the interviewing/hiring process?
Yes.
Zack Carroll
Risk Management Summer 2018
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Role
Special Risk Division Intern
Location
Daytona Beach, Florida
When did you work there?
Summer 2018
Please list your major(s) and minor(s).
Risk Management and Insurance
Provide a general description of the work at your internship.
Loss run analysis, experience modification analysis, policy checking.
Did you have a mentor?
Yes
If so, how did he/she help you during your internship?
My mentor gave me insight on what it means to be a middle market producer. He guided me through his path and gave me tips on how to succeed in industry.
Did you feel your RMI/AS classes better prepared you for the internship?
Yes.
Were you assigned any special projects?
There is a summer long group enterprise risk analysis project of a multinational firm.
What were the supplemental benefits besides the pay?
Housing provided in luxury condo's.
Describe the company's internship program
Housing was very comfortable and provided. The people are great to work with and very approachable within the office. Everyone is willing to answer questions and teach you through the business process in the office.
Was the internship what you expected after the interviewing/hiring process?
Yes.
Were you provided time off besides the weekend?
Provided a paid day off for the Fourth of July holiday.
Special Risk Division Intern
Location
Daytona Beach, Florida
When did you work there?
Summer 2018
Please list your major(s) and minor(s).
Risk Management and Insurance
Provide a general description of the work at your internship.
Loss run analysis, experience modification analysis, policy checking.
Did you have a mentor?
Yes
If so, how did he/she help you during your internship?
My mentor gave me insight on what it means to be a middle market producer. He guided me through his path and gave me tips on how to succeed in industry.
Did you feel your RMI/AS classes better prepared you for the internship?
Yes.
Were you assigned any special projects?
There is a summer long group enterprise risk analysis project of a multinational firm.
What were the supplemental benefits besides the pay?
Housing provided in luxury condo's.
Describe the company's internship program
Housing was very comfortable and provided. The people are great to work with and very approachable within the office. Everyone is willing to answer questions and teach you through the business process in the office.
Was the internship what you expected after the interviewing/hiring process?
Yes.
Were you provided time off besides the weekend?
Provided a paid day off for the Fourth of July holiday.
Christian Walser
Risk Management Summer 2018
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Role
Employee Benefits Intern
Location
Daytona Beach, Florida
Please list your major(s) and minor(s).
Major: RMI
Provide a general description of the work at your internship.
Review policies, presented an ERM case proposal, attended lunch and learns
Did you have a mentor?
Yes
If so, how did he/she help you during your internship?
He guided me with any questions I had regarding the company and/or work
Did you feel your RMI/AS classes better prepared you for the internship?
Yes
Interviewing/Hiring Process Comments:
On campus interview day after reception, 3 weeks later got the offer.
Were you assigned any special projects? If so please describe.
We were split into teams to develop and present an ERM analysis to a board
What were the supplemental benefits besides the pay?
Paid housing, Lunches, Happy hours
Describe the company's internship program.
Competitive, yet laid back
Was the internship what you expected after the interviewing/hiring process?
Yes
Were you provided time off besides the weekend?
No
Employee Benefits Intern
Location
Daytona Beach, Florida
Please list your major(s) and minor(s).
Major: RMI
Provide a general description of the work at your internship.
Review policies, presented an ERM case proposal, attended lunch and learns
Did you have a mentor?
Yes
If so, how did he/she help you during your internship?
He guided me with any questions I had regarding the company and/or work
Did you feel your RMI/AS classes better prepared you for the internship?
Yes
Interviewing/Hiring Process Comments:
On campus interview day after reception, 3 weeks later got the offer.
Were you assigned any special projects? If so please describe.
We were split into teams to develop and present an ERM analysis to a board
What were the supplemental benefits besides the pay?
Paid housing, Lunches, Happy hours
Describe the company's internship program.
Competitive, yet laid back
Was the internship what you expected after the interviewing/hiring process?
Yes
Were you provided time off besides the weekend?
No