Claims Internship Summer 2027 - Nashville, TN

001 Sentry Insurance Company; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hybrid schedule

Laptop & monitors provided

Meal stipend

Job summary

Sentry Insurance Company in Nashville offers a claims internship designed to provide hands-on experience with a mentor, plus opportunities to network with company leadership at social events. The program emphasizes real work experience and professional growth within a supportive environment.

You will learn about claims handling, policy verification, negotiations, and maintaining detailed case records, while developing critical thinking, collaboration, and empathy through team activities and

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or associate degree in Business, Insurance, Communication, or a related field.
• Obtain a minimum in-major GPA of 3.00
• Expected graduation of May 2028
• Obtain required licensing as needed
• Sentry does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on insight into claims negotiations and settlement processes to help reach fair resolutions for customers.
• Stand by customers during stressful times, guiding them through the claims process with genuine care and understanding.
• Review policy details to accurately verify coverage and policy limits for current customers.
• Dive into the details of a loss by gathering facts and reviewing documentation to understand what happened.
• Maintain clear, thorough records of all investigations, communications, and steps taken throughout the claims process.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent decision-making

Team collaboration

Empathy

Organization

Education

Undergraduate or associate degree pursuit in Business/Insurance/Communication

Job description

In this internship, you'll gain hands‑on experience and work with a mentor to learn all about the Claims role and network with leadership at social events. Here at Sentry, we value real work experience for our interns. We offer not only an internship, but an experience for students to get a head start on their careers, early on. With the claim’s internship, you will work with a mentor to learn what claims are and how they play a vital role in the company’s success, as well as how claims are handled. You will also get opportunities to network by attending diverse social events and meeting leadership in multiple areas.

What You'll Do

• Gain hands‑on insight into claims negotiations and settlement processes to help reach fair resolutions for customers.
• Stand by customers during stressful times, guiding them through the claims process with genuine care and understanding.
• Review policy details to accurately verify coverage and policy limits for current customers.
• Dive into the details of a loss by gathering facts and reviewing documentation to understand what happened.
• Maintain clear, thorough records of all investigations, communications, and steps taken throughout the claims process.

What it Takes

• Pursuing an undergraduate or associate degree in Business, Insurance, Communication, or a related field
• Obtain a minimum in‑major GPA of 3.00
• Expected graduation of May 2028
• Obtain required licensing as needed
• Sentry does not offer employment in this position to holders of F‑1, J‑1, and H‑1 Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience

What We’re Looking For

• Critical thinking: You enjoy solving problems and looking at challenges from different angles.
• Independent decision‑making: You’re comfortable taking initiative and making thoughtful choices on your own.
• Team collaboration: You’re a natural team player who loves working together toward shared goals.
• Empathy: You lead with genuine care and understanding for others, especially when they need it most.
• Organization: You stay organized, efficient, and focused even when juggling a few things at once.

What You’ll Receive

• Meaningful experience & mentorship: Dive right into a professional corporate setting where you can add value, build your skills, and get direct exposure to company leadership and executives.
• Flexibility and a complete setup: Enjoy a hybrid schedule—work from home on Mondays and Fridays and collaborate in the office Tuesday through Thursday—plus all the tech you need, including a laptop and monitors.
• Financial and living support: Benefit from competitive pay, free housing and parking close to our offices, and a meal stipend depending on your location.
• Connection and community: Build your professional network and make friends through team social events, community involvement, and networking opportunities.

Why Join Sentry?

At Sentry, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re proud to be recognized for both our strong growth and the culture we’ve built—recently ranking No. 529 on the 2026 Fortune 1000 (marking our first time in the top 600) and earning spots on Forbes’ lists for America’s Best Midsize Employers and Best Employers for New Grads, as well as Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Diversity. These honors reflect our commitment to your professional satisfaction and growth.

Building on a Legacy

Our future is bright, but it’s anchored in a long history of stability. Since our founding in 1904, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping businesses protect their futures. That trust has made us one of the largest and most financially stable mutual insurance companies in the U.S. We’re proud to have maintained an A+ rating from A.M. Best, the industry’s leading authority, for over 30 years.

Your Career, Our Community

Whether you’re working at our headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or one of our many offices across the country, you’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment. Explore the Our Teams tab on our Career Page to see the diverse career paths we offer, with a focus on ongoing development and professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.