Internship | Legal (Corporate & Underwriting)

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As an IAT intern, you’ll work on meaningful projects, and be mentored by IAT leaders who are passionate about your professional growth and success, providing you with the support you need to thrive. For the ideal candidate, this role is an internship to full-time hire.

Our collaborative and inclusive work environment encourages creativity, allowing you to bring your unique ideas to the table. Plus, you’ll build a professional network that will be invaluable throughout your career.

At IAT, we believe that our diverse backgrounds help us make better decisions. That's why we're making an active effort to not only recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion for our growth, but to also root a culture that encourages and embraces unique perspectives. The bottom line is, we want all employees at IAT to feel like they belong.

Job Description:IAT Insurance Group has an opening for a Legal Intern in our Raleigh, North Carolina location for the summer of 2025. Through this internship you will gain experience providing legal support to the Company and its various business units, and be exposed to top level executives in the field. The ideal objective of this internship is to transition the best-suited candidate into a full-time position. The anticipated start date for this internship is May 27th, 2025. Please note, IAT works on a hybrid schedule, working from the office Monday through Wednesday with the option of working remotely Thursday and Friday.Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on various legal issues, including insurance contract interpretation and statutory/regulatory issues;
• Draft memoranda on various legal issues;
• Review and edit contract and insurance policy wording;
• Review and provide comments/suggestions on legal pleadings for active litigation involving the company;
• Complete various legal assignments to support the Company and its various business units, including Property Claims, Casualty Claims, and Underwriting;
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Current third year law student as of May 2025.
• Ability to work out of IAT’s Raleigh office on our Hybrid Schedule.
• Ability to identify and interpret legal documents and understand legal concepts.
• To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.

Our CultureIAT is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers. It’s about far more than being a workplace.

At IAT, our fundamental belief is to a create a culture where all employees are heard and have a sense of belonging. Inclusion and Diversity are not just initiatives, it’s how we live. We’re committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture. By embracing the uniqueness of our employees, investing in their development, listening to, and engaging their ideas, we are stronger as an organization.

Our employees propel IAT forward – driving innovation, stable partnerships, and growth. That’s why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.

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