Sports & Entertainment Insurance Intern

Sports & Entertainment Insurance Intern

Sports & Entertainment Division

Position:  Sports & Entertainment Insurance Intern

Supervisor:  Division Manager

Status:  Non-Exempt, Full-time / Seasonal (Summer Internship)

Duration:  10–12 Weeks (Summer)

Compensation:  Paid Internship

Location:  Worcester, MA (Hybrid)

SPG Sports and Entertainment Insurance is a leading specialty brokerage firm focused on the sports and entertainment industry, bowling centers, family entertainment centers (FECs), and related risk categories. Operating under four brands — ESP Specialty, Insurance Allies, Sadler Sports, and Jones Birdsong — we serve clients across the country with deep market expertise and long-standing carrier relationships. Our team is built on entrepreneurial drive, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to our clients.

Are you drawn to the energy of live events, professional sports, and entertainment venues? ESP Specialty Insurance’s Sports & Entertainment Internship puts you at the center of one of the most dynamic niches in the insurance industry. You’ll work directly with our S&E team, supporting insurance programs for event venues, entertainment facilities, racquet sports clubs, padel facilities, pickleball complexes, historic theatres, and more. Our clients range from local FECs and sports clubs to nationally recognized entertainment properties. This is a hands-on role built for someone who wants to learn the business of specialty insurance while working alongside producers and underwriters who operate at the highest level of the market.

• Support account managers with new business submissions, renewal packages, and coverage comparison documents for sports, entertainment, and venue clients

• Assist with underwriting data collection for diverse account types including sports clubs, entertainment venues, event facilities, and specialty risks

• Help prepare client-facing deliverables: renewal letters, coverage summaries, proposal documents, and binder confirmation packages

• Coordinate with ESP’s carrier network — including USLI, Cincinnati Specialty, Alive Risk/HDI, Kinsale, Markel, Rokstone, and others — on placement and endorsements

• Log account activity and track renewal pipelines in the agency system

• Research emerging sports and entertainment market trends (e.g., pickleball, padel, esports) to support prospecting and submission strategy

• Support the SHEL group (Sports, Hospitality, Entertainment & Leisure) with reporting, submissions, and operational tasks

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field (rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior preferred)

• Passion for sports, live events, entertainment, or venue-based businesses — no prior insurance experience required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional presence in client and carrier interactions

• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple accounts, deadlines, and deliverables at once

• Entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to tackle new challenges

• Collaborative team player with a client-first attitude and high ethical standards

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); CRM or data tool experience is a plus

• Interest in the business side of sports and entertainment (venue operations, event production, sports management) is a meaningful advantage

• How specialty insurance for sports facilities, entertainment venues, and event-based risks is structured, underwritten, and placed

• The distinction between admitted and surplus lines markets and how ESP navigates both on behalf of clients

• How to build a full insurance submission from application through binding, across diverse and complex risk types

• Key coverages in the sports and entertainment space: general liability, liquor liability, event cancellation, participant accident, property, and excess

• How SPG Sports and Entertainment four brands — ESP Specialty, Insurance Allies, Sadler Sports, and Jones Birdsong — serve different client segments within the specialty market

• Practical production and reporting skills used to track division performance and growth metrics

• How a specialty brokerage operates at the producer, carrier, and program level — a foundation for a high-growth career path in insurance

This is a paid, full-time summer internship. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexible scheduling may be considered for students with academic obligations.

ESP Specialty Insurance provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, and training.

Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The compensation for this position is a variable comp structure, i.e., draw plus commission.  As such, the total salary paid will vary directly depending on the successful candidate’s book of business at an particular time.  The draw range for this position is $20/hr and could be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, equity and/or commissions for some positions.  

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Department Account Management & Service

Required Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: No Travel Required

Required Education: High school or equivalent

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