Intern - Fast Track Claims

EMC Insurance; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Remote in Iowa

Job summary

EMC Insurance offers a paid 12-week summer internship designed to expose interns to EMC’s diverse business units, including claims, underwriting, marketing, product management, and operations. The program emphasizes networking, mentoring, and real-world project work to accelerate professional development.

Interns will learn about the insurance industry, EMC culture, and claims processes while gaining hands-on experience and opportunities to transition to regular full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Business major, preferably in insurance, marketing or finance.
• College freshman, or above.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership with community or school organizations and/or through work experience.
• Interest in property casualty insurance career.

Responsibilities

• Summer 2027 paid internship working with EMC’s branch and corporate claims departments
• Partners with key business stakeholders in Claims to work on various projects
• Learns EMC culture, business processes and products
• Gains an understanding of the insurance claims process
• Gains an understanding of the insurance industry

Skills

Communication

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

MS Office

PC literacy

Education

Business major

College freshman or above

GPA 3.0+

Leadership experience

Insurance interest

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Explore a variety of careers in insurance with EMC! By participating in our paid intern program, you’ll develop industry-related knowledge, enhance skills that are transferable to any professional setting and do meaningful work to help achieve our goals. Your daily responsibilities, special projects and activities will provide both structured and unstructured opportunities to help you learn and grow as a professional. When you network with executives, connect with a mentor, explore other departments and volunteer in the community, you’ll see your impact at EMC on a larger level. Plus, successful interns are invited to apply for regular full-time positions. Join us at EMC! You’re going to love it here—you can count on it.

This position is eligible to work from home in Iowa.

This internship opportunity is a 12 week program focused on exposing interns to EMC’s various business units and accelerating the development of professional skills though claims organizations, active networking, and relationship-building. We are actively looking for candidates that have a passion for continuous learning and exploring new roles in the insurance industry. This internship opportunity offers exciting opportunities for business exposure and individual mentoring.

Examples of functional areas may include: Underwriting, Claims; Innovation, Marketing; Product Management, Operations and more.

Essential Functions

• Summer 2027 paid internship working with EMC’s branch and corporate claims departments
• Partners with key business stakeholders in Claims to work on various projects
• Learns EMC culture, business processes and products
• Gains an understanding of the insurance claims process
• Gains an understanding of the insurance industry

Education & Experience

• Business major, preferably in insurance, marketing or finance
• College freshman, or above
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher (preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership with community or school organizations and/or through work experience
• Interest in property casualty insurance career

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical ability
• Strong organizational skills
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Good personal computer knowledge
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either the $19.50-$23.00 range. A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.

Why should you choose to apply for a position at EMC?

• More than 105 years of financial strength and stability
• In the top 60 insurance organizations in the U.S. based on net written premium
• Named a five-star insurance carrier by Insurance Business America
• Two-time recipient of the Best Practices Award of Excellence from the Independent Agents & Brokers of America
• Multiple locations recognized as Top Workplaces based solely on team member feedback

• Corporate culture that engages and empowers team members to achieve their best
• Outstanding benefits with life, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Competitive paid time off plan and a full day of volunteer time off annually
• Financial incentives, including a 401(k) plan match, pension plan, OneEMC bonus plan and recognition and anniversary awards
• Professional development and growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Wellness initiatives to improve team member well-being and reduce health insurance costs
• Flexibility to dress for your day and opportunities for alternative work arrangements
• EMC complies with labor law requirements