Insurance Intern

Paycom; Wilmington, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Insurance in Wilmington, NC offers a Summer Intern position from May 27, 2027 to August 6, 2027. The role provides hands-on experience across Insurance Operations, Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, and Employee Benefits.

You will shadow staff, assist with projects, and gain insight into sales, service, and risk placement within a professional services firm. The internship emphasizes practical operations, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with the chance to develop

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed coursework in business, risk management, finance, communications, analytics, or a related field.
• Reliable, organized, and detail oriented; professional demeanor and willingness to learn.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office preferred); ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Shadow team members across departments to learn workflows and best practices.
• Assist with special projects and daily administrative tasks.
• Support sales, service, and marketing activities.
• Gain exposure to insurance risk placement and claims handling.
• Participate in basic data analysis and reporting.
• Observe internal business operations and professional communications.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Detail oriented

Professional demeanor

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Education

Business / risk management / analytics coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Summer InternWilmington, NC 28401; Wilmington, NC 28403Start Date 09/22/2026End Date 02/28/2027## OverviewPosition TypeInternshipJob ShiftDayEducation LevelNot SpecifiedCategoryOther## Description**Insurance Intern (Summer 2027)**Wilmington, NC | May 24, 2027 to August 6, 2027 Monday through Thursday | 9AM to 3PM$15.00 per hour**About the Internship**Wells Insurance is seeking a motivated and curious **Summer Intern** to gain practical experience within an independent insurance agency. This paid internship offers exposure to multiple business lines and core operational functions, providing a holistic introduction to the insurance and professional services industry.The intern will rotate through departments, shadow experienced professionals, and assist with meaningful projects that support our organization and clients.---**Internship Experience Includes**The intern will spend time working with and supporting the following departments**Insurance Operations*** **Commercial Lines*** **Personal Lines*** **Employee Benefits**Key exposure areas include* Sales support and client service* Marketing and risk placement* Claims processes and coordination**Business & Corporate Functions*** Business Operations & Data Analytics* Information Technology* Business Communications* Human Resources* Finance---**Responsibilities*** Shadow team members across departments to learn workflows and best practices* Assist with special projects and daily administrative tasks* Support sales, service, and marketing activities* Gain exposure to insurance risk placement and claims handling* Participate in basic data analysis and reporting* Observe internal business operations and professional communications* Actively engage, ask questions, and contribute ideas---**What You’ll Gain*** Applied exposure to multiple insurance disciplines* Insight into the inner workings of a professional services organization* Career development and professional networking opportunities* Hands-on experience applicable to future careers in insurance and business---**Are you ready to grow professionally?**If you’re the kind of person who is eager to learn, motivated to face challenges, and ready to build a sound professional foundation, we hope you’ll apply!## Qualifications**Qualifications*** Currently enrolled in or recently completed coursework in business, risk management, finance, communications, analytics, or a related field* Strong interest in learning about insurance, business operations, and professional services* Reliable, organized, and detail oriented* Professional demeanor and willingness to learn* Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office preferred)* Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must