Insurance Intern - Divisional Rotation Program

TrueNorth Companies, L.C.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Housing provided

Development opportunities

Scholarship opportunities

Executive exposure

Company social events

Job summary

TrueNorth is seeking three Insurance Interns to rotate through our Risk Management, Transportation, and Employee Benefits divisions. This role will learn alongside our seasoned colleagues by attending client visits, marketing new and renewal business, drafting reports, and much more!

The internship is an 11-week paid program, running May 17th – July 30th 2027. It will be fully on site in our Cedar Rapids, IA office with housing provided for those without housing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing studies in Insurance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Genuine interest in the insurance industry and ownership of tasks.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Attend client visits and support risk management activities.
• Draft reports and assist with marketing and renewal efforts.
• Sit in on client meetings to observe the client-facing side of benefits and risk management.
• Help prepare client presentations and stewardship reports.
• Build relationships with carriers and support servicing across divisions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and contribute to teams.

Skills

Freshman/Sophomore

Insurance interest

Proactive mindset

Ownership mindset

Ambiguity management

Resourceful learner

Self-starter

Excel

Education

Insurance / Risk Management studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a college Freshman or Sophomore looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and develop as a young professional? How about working for a company recognized as one of USA Today’s Top Workplaces?

TrueNorth is seeking three Insurance Interns to rotate through our Risk Management, Transportation, and Employee Benefits divisions. This role will learn alongside our seasoned colleagues by attending client visits, marketing new and renewal business, drafting reports, and much more! Selected interns will automatically be enrolled in the Iowa Economic Development Authority's ‘Insure Your Future’ program, providing networking opportunities with interns from other companies and insights from industry leaders.

If you’re looking for exposure to the world of Insurance, this might be the role for you!

Our internship program is an 11-week paid program, running May 17th – July 30th 2027. This position will be fully on site in our Cedar Rapids, IA office. Housing will be provided for those who do not have housing for the summer months in Cedar Rapids.

As an Insurance Intern within these divisions, you will:

• Gain exposure to risk analysis and contribute to risk strategy development for actual clients
• Shadow various roles across divisions to gain a well-rounded perspective on all aspects of client service
• Assist with marketing efforts for new and renewal business
• Sit in on client meetings to gain real-world experience with the client-facing side of benefits administration and risk management
• Help prepare client presentations and stewardship reports
• Build and maintain relationships with insurance carriers
• Support the servicing of clients across Employee Benefits, Commercial Lines, and Personal Lines
• Work independently with minimal supervision and seek out opportunities to contribute to different teams

Education, Experience, & Skills

• Current Freshman or Sophomore Status
• Pursuing education in Insurance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Genuine interest in the insurance industry
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and prioritizing tasks
• Resourceful in finding solutions and learning new skills
• Eager to take initiative and drive progress without constant direction
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Excel

We believe that People Will Determine Who Wins – therefore we invest in their future by providing personal and professional development opportunities.

Benefits & Opportunities As a TrueNorth Intern Are

• Paid Internship, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Company-funded housing option
• Personal & professional development opportunities
• Scholarship opportunityPaid volunteer time off and volunteer opportunities
• Executive team exposure
• Company social events
• Team projects

TrueNorth makes all employment-related decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need, and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any other category protected local, state or federal laws.

Join us!