United Educators Honored as Elite 50 Insurance Internship Winner
Bethesda, Md., Sept. 18, 2023 — 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 works to showcase the benefits of joining the insurance industry and creates space for young professionals to network, learn, and grow.
“Developing diverse talent in insurance is a business imperative,” said Richard Mills, UE’s President and CEO. “Improving career opportunities for young, diverse professionals helps us all succeed.”
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.
# # #
About UE
UE is education’s answer to the distinct risks and opportunities institutions face. UE provides liability insurance and risk management services to about 1,600 members representing K-12 schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States. Founded in 1987 as a risk retention group, UE is owned and governed by the institutions it insures. UE addresses our members’ unique risks through thoughtful underwriting resulting in appropriate coverage.