Insurance & Banking Intern: Learn, Grow, Impact

Origin Bank; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Bank is hosting the G.I.V.E Internship Program, an 8-week summer internship from June 7 to August 5. Interns gain hands-on experience in insurance, business operations, and organizational improvement while collaborating with Forth Insurance team members to understand how client relationships, services, and technology contribute to a growing insurance organization.

The program values curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and using technology to help people work more effectively.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a college degree in a relevant field.
• Interest in insurance, risk management, business operations, or financial services; prior insurance experience is not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to review information, perform basic analysis, and communicate findings clearly.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with a willingness to learn additional systems.
• Curiosity about technology and AI, including the judgment to verify outputs and protect confidential information.
• Ability to collaborate, receive feedback, take initiative, and follow through on commitments.
• Professionalism, integrity, and a service-oriented approach to working with others.

Responsibilities

• Learn the insurance account lifecycle, including gathering client information, obtaining quotes, preparing proposals, binding coverage, servicing accounts, and supporting renewals through supervised assignments and job shadowing.
• Assist with organizing and reviewing account information, policy documents, and business data for accuracy and completeness.
• Help document departmental workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, communication and the client experience.
• Support training and onboarding efforts by developing process guides, reference materials, and other learning resources.
• Assist with research and basic analysis related to business performance, industry trends, carrier relationships and growth opportunities.
• Help evaluate technology and AI tools through supervised testing, documenting findings ,and recommending practical improvements.
• Participate in team meetings and cross-department projects, assisting with preparation, action-item tracking, and follow-up.
• Complete an assigned improvement project and present findings and recommendations to Forth leadership at the conclusion of the internship.
• Handle client and company information responsibly and follow established confidentiality and data-handling procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Office software proficiency

Education

Currently pursuing a college degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Origin Bank is hosting the G.I.V.E Internship Program, an 8-week summer internship from June 7 to August 5. Interns gain hands-on experience in insurance, business operations, and organizational improvement while collaborating with Forth Insurance team members to understand how client relationships, services, and technology contribute to a growing insurance organization.

The program values curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and using technology to help people work more effectively.