2027 Summer Internship - Hybrid, New Berlin, NY

Preferred Mutual Insurance Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing for interns

Lunch & Learns

Networking opportunities

Professional development workshops

Team-building events

Capstone project

Job summary

Preferred Mutual Insurance Company in New Berlin, NY is offering a 10-week paid Summer Internship Program 2027. The program runs June 1, 2027 to August 6, 2027, 40 hours per week with a hybrid work arrangement.

Interns receive housing for eligible participants and participate in executive Lunch & Learns, networking events, and professional development workshops. Opportunities include Personal Lines Underwriting, Commercial Lines Underwriting, and Claims, with collaboration across departments to

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental projects and initiatives.
• Conduct research and analysis.
• Collaborate with team members across the organization.
• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world business challenges.
• Gain valuable professional experience in the insurance industry.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summer Internship Program 2027

Launch your career with a nationally recognized internship program.

Summer Internship Program 2027

For the third consecutive year, Preferred Mutual's internship program has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Elite Internship Programs by RISE (Rising Insurance Star Executives) Professionals.

This 10-week paid internship provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work on meaningful projects, network with company leaders, and explore career opportunities within the Property & Casualty insurance industry.

Please note, employment (including internship) offered to residents in the following states only: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont.

Program Highlights

• Paid internship: $22.00/hour
• June 1, 2027 - August 6, 2027
• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Hybrid opportunity based in New Berlin, NY
• Company-provided housing for eligible interns
• Executive Lunch & Learns and networking opportunities
• Professional development workshops
• Team-building and social events
• Intern capstone project and presentation to leadership

Summer 2027 Opportunities

Internship Opportunities Are Anticipated Within

• Personal Lines Underwriting
• Commercial Lines Underwriting
• Claims

Additional opportunities may become available based on business needs.

What You'll Do

• Support departmental projects and initiatives
• Conduct research and analysis
• Collaborate with team members across the organization
• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world business challenges
• Gain valuable professional experience in the insurance industry

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Preferred: Students pursuing a major or minor in Risk Management & Insurance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute professionally

Join a nationally recognized internship program and discover where your career can begin.

About Us

As a mutual company, we are independent by nature, so we think about insurance solutions a little differently. Through listening, problem solving, examining your challenges and collaborating on the right solutions for you, Preferred Mutual independent agents provide flexible solutions and adapt to your evolving needs. We do the same for our employees. We are process and domain experts, focused on the solutions that deliver results for our clients and our company. We offer a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. With Preferred, there are no surprises. You can count on us to deliver on our promises and be there when you need us, as your insurance provider and your employer. Preferred Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Disclaimer

This role (job) description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Preferred Mutual Insurance Company and its employees.

The base pay for this position is $22.00 paid on an hourly basis.