Business Development Intern at Crum & Forster in Glastonbury, CT

Summary: Crum & Forster, through its subsidiary Travel Insured International, is a leading travel insurance provider. The Business Development Intern will assist the team in managing client information, conducting market research, and supporting marketing campaigns to enhance partnerships within the travel industry. Responsibilities: - Assist the Business Development team in managing client, prospect, and partner information - Generate reports, dashboards, and analytics to track performance and assist with identifying growth opportunities - Maintain data integrity within Salesforce by ensuring accurate and up-to-date information - Conduct research to identify new travel agency targets, consortia members, host agency partnerships, and opportunities with USTOA and CLIA-affiliated partners - Research competitive trends and provide information to the Business Development team - Collaborate with the marketing team on market intelligence projects and assist with the development of promotional materials - Assist in the coordination and execution of marketing campaigns targeting the Host Vertical, travel agencies, and consortia - Track outreach efforts, measure campaign effectiveness, and provide progress reports - Assist with creating and refining collateral materials tailored to key client segments, such as tour operators and cruise lines - Prepare materials for trade shows, conferences, and events - Provide remote support for events, assisting with logistics, booth setup, and lead tracking - Participate in weekly and monthly internal Business Development and Host Vertical meetings - Take meeting notes, summarize key action items, and track next steps - Assist with cross-functional projects that involve the marketing, underwriting, and operations teams - At the conclusion of the internship, present a summary of learnings, accomplishments, and recommendations to senior management - Collaborate with the Business Development Manager to assist with identifying cross-sell opportunities across travel protection products - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College/University - Basic level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.) with an intermediate level of Microsoft Excel required - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to work both independently and in a team environment - Exceptional communications skills, both oral and written - Personal concern, interest, pride and accountability in all areas of responsibility - Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment - Strong organization and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail Preferred Qualifications: - Salesforce or other Client Relationship Management (CRM) system experience Required Skills: Salesforce, Microsoft Excel Important Skills: Analytical skills Benefits: Discretionary equity (stock) based compensation, Performance-based variable pay programs