United Educators Named Elite 50 Insurance Internship Winner
Bethesda, Md., Sept. 30, 2024 — For the second straight year, United Educators (UE) has been recognized by Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) for offering one of the 50 best internship programs in the insurance industry nationwide.
RISE showcases the benefits of joining the insurance industry, creating space for young professionals to network, learn, and grow.
“It’s crucial for United Educators to harness and develop diverse talent,” said Alicia Williams, UE’s VP for People and Culture. “We are committed to offering a meaningful, reciprocal learning experience where we learn from young professionals as much as they learn from us.”
UE offers paid student internships centered on substantive experiences working on projects across the company, including interacting with our executive leadership.
Among the categories RISE considers when determining the top internship programs:
- Full-time employment opportunity
- Meaningful work assignments
- Diversity and inclusion and culture
- Training and mentoring
- Executive-level exposure
The Elite 50 award celebrates organizations for positively influencing the industry by building the talent pipeline.
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About United Educators
United Educators (UE) provides liability insurance and risk management services to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. Founded in 1987 as a risk retention group to exclusively serve education, UE is owned by a large and diverse membership. UE has received an A (Excellent) financial strength rating from AM Best every year since 1998 and is among Ward’s 50® top-performing insurance companies.