Claims Intern – Summer 2027

Farm Bureau Financial Services; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Bureau Financial Services seeks a Claims Intern for Summer 2027 in Manhattan, KS. The role focuses on reviewing and analyzing material damage claims, assisting with auto storm losses, and managing claim assignments and rental vehicles as needed.

You will gain entry-level experience in claims and insurance, working full-time with a strong emphasis on customer service, communication, and problem solving in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Be a current college student in a related major.
• Learn basic understanding of property insurance concepts.
• Familiarity with Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Available to work full-time during summer 2027 in Manhattan, KS.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and analyze documentation for material damage claims.
• Assist with auto storm losses and manage claim assignments for material damage.
• Help manage losses during storm season and assist with rental vehicle management.
• Support team with claims processing and related administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Phone skills

Education

College student

Agricultural, business, collision repair or insurance major preferred

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Claims Intern - Summer 2027

Are you a talented college student looking to get your foot in the door in the insurance industry? Are you a go-getter with high initiative, a positive attitude and strong customer service experience? Do you enjoy problem solving? If so, this summer 2027 opportunity could be a great fit for you!

What You'll Do:

As a Claims Intern, you will perform various claims and appraisal tasks. You will primarily be in charge of reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing documentation in relationship to material damage claims. You will assist with auto storm loses and manage claim assignments for material damage. Also, you will assist with managing and keeping track of losses during storm season and have the opportunity to manage rental vehicles.

80/10/10 approach:

• 80% of your time will be spent performing meaningful work and project-based assignments within your department.
• 10% of your time will be dedicated to learning from and networking with employees in other areas of the organization.
• 10% of your time will be spent participating in shared internship experiences that provide insight into our culture, leadership, and business operations.

This opportunity is a great way for you to obtain entry level claims and insurance experience, as well as general corporate real-world exposure.

What It Takes to Join Our Team:

• Be a current college student. Agricultural, business, collision repair or insurance major preferred.
• A quick learner who is looking to learn new concepts and ideas, and able to learn basic understanding of property insurance policies.
• Strong computer skills are required to quickly learn our multiple systems. Familiarity with Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.
• Effective communicator, have excellent customer service skills, and be team focused.
• Must be detail oriented and willing to ask questions.
• Must be comfortable talking the telephone, as approximately 75% of your time will be spent on the phone.
• Be available to work full time (8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday) from our Manhattan, KS office during the summer of 2027. Please note, additional hours may be required.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship:

At this time, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not considering candidates with OPT status.