Agency Operations & Compliance Intern

Merchants Bonding Company; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 12,398,000 - 13,776,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Bonding Company in West Des Moines, IA invites you to join as Summer 2027 Agency Services Intern for 12 weeks, full-time, 37.5 hours/week, in-office. You’ll support onboarding, licensing, and compliance reviews to help agents and agencies work effectively with Merchants, gaining hands-on experience in agency operations.

This internship emphasizes real-world projects across regulatory research, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration, offering exposure to licensing data,

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance and relevant coursework in business or risk management/insurance.
• Experience or exposure in corporate environments.
• Involvement in extracurricular activities demonstrating teamwork and initiative.
• Leadership roles or projects showing ownership and accountability.
• Professional development activities or certifications related to the role.
• Volunteer experiences illustrating collaboration with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Help onboarding and licensing of new agents/agencies with compliance reviews.
• Review agent/agency documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Research state insurance laws and licensing requirements for agents/ agencies.
• Review and update Agency Services processes for clarity and currency.
• Maintain licensing data and assist with data cleanup and reference materials.
• Collaborate with the team on cross-functional initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Professionalism

Education

Related coursework in Business/Insurance

Job description

Merchants Bonding Company in West Des Moines, IA invites you to join as Summer 2027 Agency Services Intern for 12 weeks, full-time, 37.5 hours/week, in-office. You’ll support onboarding, licensing, and compliance reviews to help agents and agencies work effectively with Merchants, gaining hands-on experience in agency operations.

This internship emphasizes real-world projects across regulatory research, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration, offering exposure to licensing data,