Farm Underwriting Intern

CCSI CC Services, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Case study competition

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Paid leave program

Job summary

Country Financial is offering a summer internship in Bloomington, IL with a hybrid schedule. You will work on real corporate projects, receive mentorship, attend speaker sessions, and participate in a case study competition.

Applicants pursuing agribusiness or related field, graduation Aug 2027 or later, strong customer service and communication skills, organized and proactive.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in agribusiness or a related field.
• Must be able to work full-time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027. The internship may be extended part-time through fall 2027 and spring 2028.
• Graduation date of August 2027 or beyond.
• Strong customer service, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to be productive, with high degree of accuracy/attention to detail.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Promote Partners in Excellence and a positive relationship with the agency field. Communicate with the agency field and other departments concerning underwriting related questions/issues and resolve problem cases. Assist the agency field in responding to questions about proposed coverages and rates.
• Ensure profitable risk selection and pricing by properly classifying exposures, verifying characteristics are identified and applied, and making changes when warranted.
• Review and analyze targeted reports and take appropriate underwriting action to ensure proper classification and rating.

Skills

Customer Service

Negotiation

Conflict Management

Attention to detail

Proactive

Education

Pursuing agribusiness degree

Job description

About the role

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. At COUNTRY Financial we pride ourselves on offering a competitive and enriching internship program. As an intern you will be part of the COUNTRY family, be assigned real and meaningful work, partner with a mentor, attend speaker sessions with employees of all levels, learn about future career opportunities, participate in a case study competition, have ample opportunities to network within the organization, volunteer in our community, and so much more! We're excited you are considering us to enhance your college and internship experience.

Country Financial® is a family of affiliated companies (collectively, COUNTRY) located in Bloomington, IL. Learn more about who we are.

Responsibilities

• Promote Partners in Excellence and a positive relationship with the agency field. Communicate with the agency field and other departments concerning underwriting related questions/issues and resolve problem cases. Assist the agency field in responding to questions about proposed coverages and rates.
• Ensure profitable risk selection and pricing by properly classifying exposures, verifying characteristics are identified and applied, and making changes when warranted.
• Review and analyze targeted reports and take appropriate underwriting action to ensure proper classification and rating.

Application Timeline

We know waiting can be difficult, so we want to set expectations upfront. Our internship recruiting process takes place over several months. Applications open in mid-September and are reviewed as they are received. HR interviews are expected to begin in mid-October, followed by interviews with hiring leaders. Depending on the role and applicant volume, hiring decisions and offers may be made anytime from October through January. We appreciate your patience throughout the process and will communicate updates as they become available.

How does this role make an impact?

"Test drive" a potential career path through real corporate projects, collaboration in meetings, and several networking opportunities. While working alongside and learning from expert leaders at all levels of the company, in addition to teaming up with fellow interns to showcase your ideas, our interns impact the business, and experience professional and personal growth.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Pursuing a degree in agribusiness or a related field.
• Must be able to work full-time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027. The internship may be extended part-time through fall 2027 and spring 2028.
• Graduation date of August 2027 or beyond.
• Strong customer service, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to be productive, with high degree of accuracy/attention to detail.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business. You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

Benefits

• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Mentorship program
• Case study competition
• Professional development opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Intern socials and lunches
• Volunteer opportunities
• Eligibility to make contributions to the 401(k) with company match
• Paid leave program

Equal Opportunity Statement

Country Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Location and Schedule

Country Financial is headquartered in Bloomington, IL and our corporate internship program follows a hybrid schedule. If you're based at our Bloomington, IL corporate office, you'll enjoy a hybrid work schedule - three days in the office and two days working remotely. For roles posted as remote, candidates who live more than 50 miles from Bloomington, IL may qualify for a fully remote arrangement.