Claims Intern (Property)

Society Insurance; Fond du Lac, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning program

Hands-on experience

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Mental health hours

Path to FT

Networking opportunities

Summer events

Job summary

Society Insurance invites energetic students to join our Claims internship for Summer 2027 in Fond du Lac. You will develop technical knowledge, handle claims, and participate in job shadows and projects within the Claims department.

The internship offers a paid, hands-on experience with opportunities for mentorship, networking, and potential path to full-time employment after graduation. This hybrid role supports flexible scheduling and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• Full-time junior or senior status.
• GPA 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
• Prior office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Settles low-level claims by reviewing coverages and liability to reach an agreement.
• Documents files per company and state requirements.
• Determines coverage by verifying policies and reviewing forms; conducts investigations.
• Processes payments on repair estimates and invoices.
• Observes field adjusting for fire, storm, auto, and liability scenes.
• Attends mediations, hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Prepares reports by researching and summarizing data.
• Assists with data entry.

Skills

Customer focus

Strong communication

Active listening

Goal orientation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Job description

Non-Exempt; Full-time; Internship (Summer 2027)

Schedule:

40 hours/week with Flexible Scheduling Opportunities

Position Location:

Hybrid Work Model

Overview

Protecting our policyholders’ dreams, passions, and livelihoods has a direct impact on the communities we serve. We work towards excellence, conduct ourselves with high integrity, and take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Small Details. Big Difference. Find out how you can make a difference with a career at Society.

Society Insurance is seeking a Summer intern to join our Claims team for the Summer of 2027. The intern will support the Claims department by developing technical knowledge of the department; handling claims, executing job shadows; and completing assigned projects.

About the Role

• Settles low-level claims by reviewing coverages on first-party losses or determining legal liability on third-party losses to reach an agreement with the insured or claimant according to policy provisions and authority level.
  
• Ensures proper documentation of assigned files by complying with company and state requirements.
• Determines insurance coverage by verifying policies and reviewing policy forms. Conducts investigation per department guidelines which may include telephonic interviews of insureds and service providers; reviewing file documentation; requesting appropriate documentation or records; consulting with experts when appropriate.
• Processes claims by authorizing payments on repair estimates and replacement invoices.
• Observes field adjusting of fire, storm, and auto damage losses, as well as liability scene inspections.
• Attends mediations, motion hearings, depositions, and/or trials.
• Prepares various reports by researching, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing research and project data.
• Assists with data entry.

About You

• You are composed and enjoy working with ambiguity.
• You are customer focused and relate well to all kinds of people.
• You practice attentive and active listening and can paraphrase effectively.
• You set objectives and goals to reach deadlines.
• You are personally committed to continuous improvement
• You are a strong communicator.

What it Will Take

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• Full-time junior or senior collegiate status.
• 3.0 or better cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Prior office experience is preferred.

What Society Can Offer with your Internship

• Award-Winning Program: Our internship program was honored with the 2024 and 2025 Best Internship Program Award by Employ Humanity.
• Hands-on Experience: Engage in real work related to your degree with opportunities for job shadowing.
• Competitive Pay: This is a paid internship with competitive compensation.
• Paid Holidays: Benefit from paid time off during holidays.
• Mental Health Wellness: Receive 8 paid hours annually to prioritize your mental well-being.
• Path to Full-Time Employment: High-performing interns may be considered for full-time positions after graduation.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and fellow interns through company events and external networking activities.
• Summer Series Events: Participate in exclusive intern events across Fond du Lac County, including volunteer work, networking, and social gatherings.
• Company Intern Events: Enjoy dedicated intern-only activities like Escape Rooms, an end-of-summer party, and more.

Society Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Society Insurance also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. Society Insurance is a drug-free workplace.