Insurance Sales Internship

Hotchkiss Insurance; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotchkiss Insurance in Texas seeks an Insurance Sales Intern to support the sales team, develop client relationships, generate leads, and promote insurance products. You will gain hands-on exposure to client servicing, policy knowledge, and CRM tools within a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing business, risk management, or finance, offering practical experience, collaboration with sales and service teams, and potential for full-time employment

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Risk Management, or Finance.
• Interest in commercial insurance and client service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with technology and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Shadow sales agents and observe client meetings to learn interactions.
• Research industry trends and competitors to support strategies.
• Help process claims and understand the claims lifecycle.
• Use Applied Epic/AMS360 to update records and generate reports.
• Assist with renewals, endorsements, and client communications.
• Learn compliance requirements and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Tech proficiency

Education

Pursuing degree in Business

Pursuing degree in Risk Management

Pursuing degree in Finance

Tools

Applied Epic

AMS360

Job description

Company Overview

As one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Texas, we are proud to be recognized for our exceptional, values-driven culture and consistently named among the best places to work. Our reputation reflects our commitment to outstanding client service, meaningful philanthropic efforts, employee well-being, strong financial stewardship, and a promising future.

Position Summary

As an Insurance Sales Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the sales team in developing client relationships, generating leads, and promoting insurance products. This role is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the insurance industry by blending sales training with exposure to client service operations.

Working closely with both the sales and service teams, you’ll develop a well-rounded understanding of the full customer lifecycle—from initial contact to ongoing policy support.

This internship is ideal for individuals interested in a future career in insurance sales. It offers practical experience in communication, customer engagement, policy knowledge, and CRM tools within a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Shadow sales agents and attend client meetings or calls to observe real-world interactions (if permitted).
• Research industry trends, target industries, and competitors to support sales and marketing strategies.
• Help process claims and understand the claims lifecycle, from filing to resolution.
• Utilize agency management software (e.g., Applied Epic, AMS360) to update records and generate reports.
• Learn and apply compliance requirements, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Contribute to marketing projects, such as creating promotional materials or drafting client newsletters.
• Support account managers in handling renewals, endorsements, and client communications.

Qualifications and Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Interest in commercial insurance, risk assessment, or financial services.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Technology.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in the insurance industry.
• Exposure to client servicing, policy management, and risk assessment.
• Networking opportunities with experienced professionals in the insurance field.
• Insight into sales strategies and operations in an insurance agency.
• Potential opportunity for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship.

Dates

• 06/01/27 - 07/30/27

Locations

• Must be able to commute to our Houston or Carrollton office 5 days a week.

Compensation

• $21/hr

Hotchkiss Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

All applicants must be authorized to work in and currently reside in the United States.

No agencies or third-party inquiries, please.