Commercial Lines Specialties Intern - Summer 2027

imafinancialgroup; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LifeBalance PTO

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

IMA's Specialties team offers an internship for a student interested in the intersection of business strategy, client experience, operations, data, technology, and insurance. As a Specialties Intern, you'll collaborate across industry and product-focused practices to support projects that enhance how we operate and serve clients.

This internship provides broad exposure across business areas, with opportunities to map client journeys, document processes, organize content, analyze data, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related host department (Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management and Insurance)
• Interest in insurance-related roles; involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma
• Students anticipated to graduate in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028
• Previous work or internship experience in a professional services or similar environment
• An entrepreneurial spirit with problem-solving, critical thinking, and creative solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfort working across multiple teams and interacting with different levels of the organization
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and bring forward new ideas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Map the client journey across select industry practices, identifying important client interactions, resources, services, and opportunities to improve the overall experience
• Document processes and workflows across markets, and identify opportunities to share or scale best practices
• Organize, review, and improve specialty content, tools, presentations, and resources for easy access
• Support projects involving business and client data, helping teams identify trends and turn data into insights
• Participate in smaller projects exploring AI and emerging technologies to improve workflows and client service
• Support strategic initiatives, research, and projects for strengthening specialty practices
• Attend meetings with specialty leaders to gain exposure to different industries and career paths

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Risk Management and Insurance

Job description

What You'll Do

The Specialties team is excited to offer an internship for someone interested in the intersection of business strategy, client experience, operations, data, technology, and insurance .

IMA's Specialties team works across industry and product-focused practices to strengthen how specialized expertise is delivered to clients and brought to market. As a Specialties Intern, you'll have the opportunity to work across several of these teams, interact with specialty leaders and subject matter experts, and contribute to projects designed to improve how we operate and serve our clients.

Rather than focusing on one specific insurance function, this internship will provide broad exposure to different areas of the business and give you the opportunity to help solve real business challenges.

Daily responsibilities and projects may include:

• Client Experience: Help map the client journey across select industry practices, identifying important client interactions, resources, services, and opportunities to improve the overall experience.
• Process & Best Practices: Work with specialty teams across different markets to understand how they operate today, document processes and workflows, and identify opportunities to share or scale best practices.
• Content & Resources: Help organize, review, and improve specialty content, tools, presentations, and resources so associates can more easily access and use the best materials available across IMA.
• Data & Insights: Support projects involving business and client data, helping teams organize information, identify trends, and turn data into actionable insights.
• AI & Innovation: Participate in smaller projects exploring how AI and other emerging technologies could improve workflows, knowledge sharing, research, client service, or other aspects of the Specialties business.
• Specialty Strategy: Support additional strategic initiatives, research, and projects focused on strengthening and growing IMA's specialty practices.
• Leadership Exposure: Participate in meetings and working sessions with specialty leaders and subject matter experts to gain exposure to different industries, areas of risk, and career paths within insurance.

You Should Have:

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in a program related to one of our host departments (Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management and Insurance)
• Interest in insurance-related roles; involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma
• Students anticipated to graduate in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028
• Previous work or internship experience in a professional services or similar environment
• An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to problem-solve, think critically, and provide creative solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working across multiple teams and interacting with different levels of the organization.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and bring forward new ideas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

This internship is designed as a learning and development opportunity and does not include participation in the medical, dental, and vision insurance, and any other benefits program that are provided solely to regular full-time associates. You will, however, enjoy IMA paid holidays and five days of LifeBalance PTO during your internship. The LifeBalance PTO is inclusive of vacation, sick time or personal time.

Compensation:

This position is classified as nonexempt and is paid on an hourly basis. The hourly pay range for IMA interns is 18.00 to 22.00 dollars and is determined by your expected graduating year. You will be paid for all hours worked and will be eligible for overtime in accordance with federal and state wage and hour laws.

Salary Range

$18 - $22 USD

Compensation & Benefits

Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:

• Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend , Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.