2027 Insurance Consulting Intern

West Monroe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

West Monroe invites ambitious students to join its Insurance Practice as Consulting Interns. The role blends business and technology to transform broker and carrier operations using AI, automation, and data analytics.

You will support executives, contribute to process design, and gain hands-on experience across client workshops, project tasks, and practice development while learning from a leading consulting firm.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's degree with expected graduation between Dec 2027 and Aug 2028
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Reside within 50 miles of assigned office; hybrid work model
• Willingness to travel up to 50% with travel expenses covered by West Monroe
• Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) into day-to-day workflows

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing processes and technology to support business value and efficiency across functions
• Support business owners in designing and improving processes using data, automation, or AI
• Participate in client workshops to define future-state business requirements
• Assist with detailed requirements gathering and project deliverables
• Develop client-ready communications and support project plans
• Collaborate with engagement management to reduce project risk
• Support business development through proposals and tools development
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis and provide data-driven recommendations

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

ChatGPT

Job description

Launch your consulting journey with West Monroe

West Monroe is seeking Consulting Interns to join our Insurance Practice. Our Insurance Practice is a growing team focused on business and technology projects to transform brokers and carriers and help them adapt to market demands. We assist our clients by developing operating models and cost optimization strategies, implementing technology platforms, data and analytics tools, exploring opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies, and supporting the related change management.

As an Insurance Consulting Intern, you will gain exposure to tailoring solutions that help our clients gain a competitive advantage in their markets. You will support business and technology executives in addressing key challenges within the financial services industry, contribute to project tasks, and develop foundational consulting skills while learning from one of the best places to work. You may also gain exposure to how AI, automation, and data are being used to improve business processes and enable new ways of working across the insurance industry.

Primary Responsibilities

Client Delivery:

• Assist with implementing processes and technology that support business value and process efficiency across business and technical functions
• Support business owners in creating and improving business processes, including exploring opportunities where data, automation, or AI may support business needs
• Participate in client workshops to help design future-state business processes and requirements
• Assist with detailed requirements gathering
• Contribute to research and analysis related to emerging technologies and AI-enabled capabilities
• Gain exposure to working with all levels of management, both internally and at client sites

Project Management:

• Help develop client-ready communications to facilitate decision making, communicate status, and help mitigate risk or resolve issues
• Assist with project-related deliverables such as project plans, implementation plans, communication plans, and research or analysis supporting technology and AI-enabled transformation efforts
• Collaborate with engagement management to reduce project risk
• Work closely with West Monroe colleagues and client teams to quickly establish highly functioning joint project teams

Business And Practice Development:

• Support the business development process by assisting with project approaches and proposals
• Assist in the development of tools, methodologies, and techniques used by West Monroe in client engagements

AI And Technology:

• Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven recommendations for clients, exercising sound judgment in evaluating outputs
• Apply AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation tools, data models) to enhance insights, improve delivery efficiency, and elevate the quality of client outcomes

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Sharp analytical thinking and an interest in solving complex problems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working as part of a team
• Ability to stay organized and manage priorities in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated leadership through academics, extracurricular activities, or prior work experience
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI, and a passion for continuous learning and innovation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in progress, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028
  • You will be asked to confirm your expected graduation month and year at the offer stage and prior to beginning your internship
  • We do request & review official transcripts from your school prior to the start of our internship program
  • If your expected graduation date falls outside of this range or changes, you are not eligible for this internship
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without limitation or sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., OPT, H-1B visa, TN, etc.)
• Reside within 50 miles of your assigned office prior to your start date; our culture emphasizes team collaboration within a hybrid work model
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 50%); travel expenses covered by West Monroe
• Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) into day-to-day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation, coupled with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs

Preferred Qualifications

• Majors in:
  • Business Administration
  • Business Analytics
  • Data Science
  • Finance
  • Information Systems

Based on pay transparency guidelines, the pay rate for this role is $40.00.

Join our team and make a lasting impact!

Other consultancies talk at you.

At West Monroe, we work with you.

We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions.

The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We’re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.

At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.

You’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right there in the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.

West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visitwww.westmonroe.com/inclusion. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please inquire by sending an email to [e-mail].

Please review our current policy regarding use of generative artificial intelligence during the application process. Additionally, West Monroe uses the BrightHire platform to record live interviews so our team can capture notes more accurately, stay focused on the conversation, and continually improve our interview process. You can review our privacy notice for more information about this process and how recordings are used. If you have any questions, reach out to [e-mail].

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read West Monroe’s Notice at Collection for California residents, provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and linkedhere.