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AIG internship · at a glance
2026); expected to close around mid-December 2026 based on the prior cycle. Apply early, and check the portal for every live role.
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| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where to apply | AIG Early Careers (Workday) |
| Application window (2027–28) | Open now for summer 2027 (posted September 1–3, 2026); expected to close around mid-December 2026 based on the prior cycle |
| Rolling? | Yes within batch window; positions fill before posted deadline |
| Eligibility | Rising seniors (bachelor's by June 2028); US Citizen, PR, or Student Visa |
| Duration | 10 weeks (June–August) |
| Compensation | $22.03–$33.37/hr (official, NYC/Chicago/CA); ~$26.25/hr average (Indeed) |
| Return offers | Not published; interns considered for Full-Time Analyst Program |
| Locations | New York (HQ), Atlanta, Chicago, Jersey City, Boston, London |
| # Tracks | 5 (Underwriting, Actuarial, Technology, Claims, Finance) |
Last updated: October 2026
AIG is the largest commercial and industrial insurance underwriter in the United States, insuring 87% of the Fortune Global 500 and generating $26.77 billion in annual revenue across 200+ countries. The company runs a 10-week summer internship that feeds directly into a two-year Full-Time Analyst pipeline, making it one of the most structured early-career launchpads in property-casualty insurance. AIG won the Handshake Early Talent Award for three consecutive years (2023-2025), and the summer 2027 cycle is open now: AIG posted its 2027 Early Careers Summer Intern roles (Finance, Technology, Claims, Underwriting, HR) on Workday in the first week of September 2026, with rolling review that rewards early applicants.
What Is an AIG Internship?
AIG's Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid placement that assigns each intern to a meaningful business role in one of five tracks: Underwriting, Actuarial, Technology, Claims, or Finance. The program includes instructor-led masterclasses on insurance fundamentals, a leadership speaker series with senior executives, mentoring circles, and volunteer days. AIG has been recognized as one of the best places for Gen Z professionals to start their careers (Handshake Early Talent Award, three consecutive years). It is worth pursuing because strong performers are evaluated for conversion into the two-year Full-Time Analyst Program, giving interns a clear path from summer project to permanent career.
When Do AIG Internship Applications Open for 2027–2028?
AIG follows a predictable annual cycle: US summer internship postings go live on Workday in September, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through a December deadline, and the program runs June through August. Positions fill before the posted deadline, so early submission within the window is critical.
Summer 2027 postings are live on the Workday early careers board as of September 1–3, 2026 (Finance, Technology, Claims, Underwriting, HR and more). Apply this week; rolling review means early applicants get the first HireVue invitations. Complete AIG's free Forage simulations (Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims) for interview talking points.
US summer 2027 internship postings went live on the Workday early careers board on September 1–3, 2026. Submit early; HireVue invitations go out on a rolling basis.
Rolling review begins. HireVue video interview invitations sent on a rolling basis. Early applicants receive first consideration.
Application deadline (~Dec 11 based on prior cycle). Final-round live interviews conducted. Remaining offers extended through March.
Summer Internship Program begins. 10 weeks of real project work, masterclasses, and leadership exposure through mid-August.
How to read this page: our dates come from tracking previous recruiting cycles and daily posting data. Treat them as informed estimates based on historical patterns, not confirmed dates. The company's official careers page is always the most current source. If a role is posted there, go by that, even if this page suggests the window hasn't opened yet.
Why You Must Apply the Week Applications Open
AIG explicitly states that positions may close before the posted deadline, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis within the batch window. In the 2026 cycle, the deadline was December 11 but offers began rolling out weeks earlier. Students who submit in the first two weeks of the September opening gain a measurable advantage over those who wait until November or December.
Which AIG Internship Programs Should You Target?
AIG's Early Career Summer Internship spans five business-line tracks, each offering distinct project work and career development paths.
| Track | Focus | Duration | Key skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underwriting | Risk assessment, policy analysis, client portfolio management | 10 weeks | Analytical reasoning, communication, insurance fundamentals |
| Actuarial | Statistical modeling, pricing, reserving, exam preparation | 10 weeks | Python/R, SOA/CAS exams, quantitative analysis |
| Technology | Software development, cybersecurity, data engineering | 10 weeks | Python, vulnerability triage, systems thinking |
| Claims | Investigation, negotiation, legal analysis, claims adjustment | 10 weeks | Critical thinking, written communication, attention to detail |
| Finance | Financial reporting, analysis, budgeting and modeling | 10 weeks | Excel, financial modeling, FP&A |
Browse all open positions on AIG's Early Careers board when the September window opens.
What Are the Eligibility Requirements?
AIG sets clear requirements across all intern tracks, with the notable advantage of accepting Student Visa holders.
• Degree timing: Bachelor's degree to be received no later than June 2028 (rising seniors or penultimate-year students)
• Transcript: Unofficial transcript required with your application
• Fields of study: Business, Finance, Actuarial Studies, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, or related
• Work authorization: US Citizen, US Permanent Resident, or US Student Visa holder (a notable advantage over firms requiring only citizens/PRs)
• Experience: No prior professional experience required
• Availability: Must be available for the full 10-week program duration (early June through mid-August)
Does AIG Have a GPA Cutoff for Interns?
AIG does not publish a minimum GPA requirement in its internship postings. The company emphasizes 'strong academic and extracurricular achievement' alongside 'diverse background of experience, culture, and thought.' While a competitive GPA strengthens your application, AIG evaluates candidates holistically rather than screening on a hard numeric threshold. Focus on demonstrating quantitative skills, leadership, and genuine enthusiasm for the insurance industry.
Profile Match · Extern Data
Could You Get In at AIG? Compare Your Profile
Based on 543 investment banking summer analysts at top investment banks from the classes of 2025 and 2026 (public LinkedIn profiles, aggregated). Six questions, under a minute.
Which summer are you applying for?
Recruiting timelines differ by class year, so we compare you with the right group.
Which group is your school closest to?
Firms recruit on campus in tiers. We match you against admits from schools like yours.
Is your major finance, economics, accounting or business?
Math and statistics count too. Major is not a hard filter, but it shifts how much your coursework has to prove.
How many internships, externships or research positions have you held so far?
Count anything with a real employer, mentor or principal investigator attached. Retail and food service do not count.
Has any of that experience been finance-related?
Banking, PE or VC, corporate finance, wealth management, equity research, accounting or consulting. Any size of firm counts.
Are you in a finance club, investment fund or case competition team?
Campus clubs are how most admits get their first deal and modelling reps.
Aggregated from public LinkedIn profiles of people who held the internship. No individual profile is shown. Read the full investment banking intern profile analysis and the cross-industry study of 2,500+ intern profiles.
What Skills Does AIG Look For, and How Do You Build Them?
Across AIG's five intern tracks, the most frequently demanded skills cluster around analytical reasoning, communication, and data literacy. Every track requires strong quantitative thinking, whether applied to underwriting risk models, actuarial reserves, or financial reports. Interpersonal skills appear prominently because interns interact with clients, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams from day one.
What AIG looks for in interns
Skills across 5 AIG intern & analyst job descriptions · 5 real AIG intern JDs (Summer 2026 cycle)
Frequency count across Underwriting, Actuarial, Technology, Claims, and Finance intern JDs posted for Summer 2026.
How Is Demand for Insurance Interns Moving Right Now?
Actuarial intern postings · Sep vs Aug 2026
vs 43 in August
For AIG applicants: Actuarial intern hiring picked up sharply in September; apply within the first week a role posts, while the most seats are open.
Daily US job-posting counts, Sep 1–30 vs Aug 1–31, 2026. Covers under half of US postings; shows direction, not market size.
Build These Skills Before You Apply
And every skill in that chart maps to a remote Externship.
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|---|---|---|
| Analytical & quantitative reasoning | Strong analytical, quantitative skills required across all tracks | Yinan Zhao Investing & Financial Modeling |
| Data analysis & modeling | Data Science listed as qualifying field; actuarial modeling emphasized | Center for Improving Youth Justice Data Analytics |
| Problem-solving & critical thinking | Complex risk evaluation; underwriting assessment of client portfolios | HP Tech Ventures Deal Sourcing |
Each Externship runs 2-4 weeks, is fully remote, and gives you a portfolio project to reference in your AIG HireVue interview.
What Is the AIG Application and Interview Process Like?
AIG uses a three-step hiring process that begins with an online application and ends with live interviews.
1. Online application via Workday. Search open positions on the Early Careers board, submit your application with an unofficial transcript, and complete the Workday profile.
2. HireVue video interview (Round 1). Pre-recorded format with several behavioral questions. Record responses at your convenience within the deadline. No live interaction at this stage.
3. Final-round live interviews (Round 2). Two to three live interviews with hiring team members focused on deeper assessment of skills, experience, and cultural fit. May be virtual or in-person.
The overall interview difficulty is rated 2.7/5 on Glassdoor (moderate). Register at AIG's Talent Community for alerts when postings go live.
What Students on Reddit Say
Here is what the Reddit community says about interning at AIG.
AIG is consistently viewed as a good company for interning, especially for actuarial development. Community consensus is positive for early-career experiences, though full-time satisfaction varies by line of business.
A candidate choosing between Marsh and AIG highlighted AIG Lexington as a prestigious specialty team. Community noted AIG offers strong technical training and brand recognition for those starting in insurance.
How Do You Stand Out at AIG?
First, complete one or more of AIG's free Forage virtual simulations (Actuarial, Claims, Underwriting, or Cybersecurity) before applying. These 2-3 hour job simulations give you concrete talking points about AIG's approach to risk that most applicants lack. Second, for actuarial candidates, passing one or two SOA/CAS exams sets you apart immediately; for underwriting candidates, completing the CPCU 500 (Foundations of Risk Management) signals industry commitment beyond surface-level interest. Third, join the AIG Talent Community well before September and attend campus info sessions or virtual events, since 22% of interviews come through campus recruiting rather than cold online applications.
What Other Companies Should You Consider?
AIG competes for intern talent with other major property-casualty insurers that run structured summer programs.
- AllstateOffers a 10-12 week program with a reported 90%+ offer acceptance rate, making it a slightly less selective peerGuide →
- ChubbFocuses on global specialty lines through its ACES Internship Program with a stronger international rotation componentGuide →
- TravelersEmphasizes commercial lines with a larger Midwest presence and a well-documented claims trackGuide →
- Liberty MutualA mutual insurer with a tech-forward reputation and slightly broader engineering internship offeringsGuide →
- Hartford Financial ServicesConcentrates on commercial lines from its Connecticut base with a smaller but focused Leadership Development internshipCareers site
For more in insurance, see our insurance internships summer 2027 guide, which compares more than 60 carriers, brokers and health insurers by pay, timing and where to apply.
FAQ
Are AIG summer 2027 internship applications open now?
Yes. AIG posted its 2027 Early Careers Summer Intern roles on the Workday early careers board on September 1–3, 2026, across Finance, Technology, Claims, Underwriting and HR. Review is rolling with a deadline around mid-December based on the prior cycle, so apply now and join AIG's Talent Community for new postings.
Does AIG sponsor work visas for interns?
Yes. AIG accepts applicants who hold a US Student Visa in addition to US Citizens and Permanent Residents. This makes AIG more accessible to international students studying in the US than many financial services competitors.
What is the pay range for AIG summer interns?
The official posted range is $22.03-$33.37 per hour for positions in New York, Chicago, and California. Community-reported data on Indeed suggests an average of $26.25/hr across all intern roles. Location-based pay differentials apply.
Do AIG interns receive return offers for full-time positions?
AIG states that interns may be considered for an Analyst role following program completion. Successful interns can convert into the two-year Full-Time Analyst Program. No specific conversion percentage is publicly disclosed.
What majors does AIG look for in intern applicants?
AIG accepts applicants from Business, Finance, Actuarial Studies, Economics, Data Science, and Mathematics. However, the company values diverse backgrounds and emphasizes skills rather than specific majors for most tracks.
What is the interview process for AIG internships?
AIG uses a three-step process: online application via Workday with transcript upload, pre-recorded HireVue video interview with behavioral questions, and a final round of 2-3 live interviews with team members. Interview difficulty is rated 2.7/5.
How many interns does AIG hire each summer?
AIG welcomed more than 120 university students across North America and the UK in its 2025 Summer Intern Program. Interns are placed across Claims, Finance, IT, and Underwriting in offices spanning New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and London.
Can I apply to AIG with no prior insurance experience?
Yes. AIG's official posting states no experience is required. The company seeks strong academic achievement, enthusiasm for insurance, and team orientation. Completing AIG's free Forage job simulations demonstrates interest without needing prior professional experience.
AIG's summer 2027 intern postings went live in September 2026, so use the weeks before interviews to build the analytical and financial skills their JDs prioritize. Start with a remote Externship to add quantitative project experience to your resume before applications open. Explore all Externships.
About the Author
Bifei Wang has spent 17 years focused on human flow and the growth of young professionals, spanning international education, career training and coaching, and recruitment process outsourcing. Over 7 years at Extern, he has had one-on-one sessions with thousands of students exploring careers in consulting, finance, tech, marketing, and data, giving him a firsthand view of how the job market has shifted for early-career professionals and what it actually takes to break in.
