Commercial Lines Underwriting Intern

Michigan Millers; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company, an affiliate of Western National Mutual Insurance, invites applications for a Commercial Lines Underwriting Intern role in our Summer 2027 Internship Program at the Lansing, MI corporate office. You will work with the Underwriting team on a variety of projects related to writing commercial policies and supporting day-to-day operations.

The program offers hands-on experience in the insurance industry, exposure to underwriters, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Completed two years of college preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Intermediate experience with Word and Excel required.
• Ability to work onsite at our corporate office in Lansing, MI.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the Commercial Insurance industry, policy formation and agency partnerships.
• Assist with the growth of our Region by ensuring policies are issued correctly.
• Help with ongoing projects that help better serve or insureds and agents.
• Have the opportunity to gain experience in both responsibilities and have access to potential growth and career opportunities in the insurance industry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Task management

Process adherence

Education

Two years of college

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Who are we?

Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company, an affiliate of Western National Mutual Insurance, is a mutual insurance company, rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, with over 140 years of experience serving policyholders' property-and-casualty insurance needs across multiple regions in the United States. We believe in striving for growth without sacrifice and know that our culture creates and cultivates happy and dedicated employees, which we believe gives us the ability to deliver the highest level of customer service.

The core values for Michigan Millers and Western National Insurance, Connectiveness – Accountability – Empowerment are incorporated into all that we do. Our workplace culture encourages employees to seek out learning opportunities and to strive for growth and development in the insurance industry.

We understand the importance of a positive work community and a healthy workplace environment when striving for organizational success. Our emphasis on internal growth and maintaining healthy team relationships translates into external growth and building sustainable customer relationships.

Michigan Millers is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriting Intern to join the Commercial Lines Underwriting team as part of the Summer 2027 Internship Program. Our company growth, combined with our focus on innovation, transformation, and investments in the customer experience are key drivers supporting the expansion of our team. The Commercial Lines Underwriting Intern will provide support to a variety of projects and initiatives, while playing a key role in our day-to-day operations.

Does this opportunity interest you?

• Are you looking to jump start your career in the Insurance Industry?
• The individual in this role will have the opportunity to directly assist the Underwriting team with a wide range of projects related to the writing of Commercial Insurance policies.

Michigan Millers Intern Program Summary:

Michigan Millers and Western National provides a robust internship program designed for individuals aiming to acquire valuable experience in the insurance industry. This program not only offers practical, hands-on opportunities and project work in partnership with our underwriters; but interns will also have the opportunity to enhance their existing skill sets through a range of professional development activities, cultivate relationships with employees and fellow interns, and participate in impactful volunteer initiatives within the community.

Position Summary:

As a Commercial Lines Underwriting Intern in our Internship Program, you will be a key member of our Underwriting Team. Possible tasks that you will assist with include:

• Learn about the Commercial Insurance industry, policy formation and agency partnerships
• Assist with the growth of our Region by ensuring policies are issued correctly
• Help with ongoing projects that help better serve or insureds and agents
• Have the opportunity to gain experience in both responsibilities and have access to potential growth and career opportunities in the insurance industry

Requirements

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Completed two years of college preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Intermediate experience with Word and Excel required
• Ability to work onsite at our corporate office in Lansing, MI

Compensation Overview:

The base pay offered for this position will be $19.00/hour.

More About Western National Mutual Insurance Company:

Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset.

Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal), Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National has also been named a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune for consecutive years. In addition, the Group is consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.