Market Analytics Intern

CCSI CC Services, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Case study competition

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Intern socials and lunches

Volunteer opportunities

Eligibility to make contributions to 4

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial offers an enriching internship program designed to give students real, meaningful work. Interns partner with a mentor, join speaker sessions, and participate in case study competitions while networking across the organization.

Successful candidates will work full-time from late May 2027 to early August 2027, with potential part-time extension into fall 2027 and spring 2028. The program emphasizes professional growth, volunteering, and exposure to multiple business areas.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in data analytics, data engineering, actuary, or a related field.
• Graduation date of August 2027 or beyond.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work.
• Experience with data analysis tools including R, Python, MS Excel, Tableau, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with general data structures and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Ensures overall goals for production and underwriting profitability are met by analyzing premium rates, loss experience, and retention.
• Monitors the mix of business in assigned state(s), identifying changes in the mix and reasons for those changes.
• Develops assigned state(s) business profit and growth strategies and translates business ideas and market opportunities into new product ideas by researching and maintaining awareness of all major competitors' current market positions (i.e., rates, service levels, financial positions and operating strategies), business directions, financial dynamics, and new technologies.
• Communicates and coordinates key profit metrics; develops working relationships with Accounting, Actuarial, Claims, and Customer Service.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Data analytics / data engineering / actuary

Tools

R

Python

MS Excel

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work.

About the role

At COUNTRY Financial we pride ourselves on offering a competitive and enriching internship program. As an intern you will be part of the COUNTRY family, be assigned real and meaningful work, partner with a mentor, attend speaker sessions with employees of all levels, learn about future career opportunities, participate in a case study competition, have ample opportunities to network within the organization, volunteer in our community, and so much more! We're excited you are considering us to enhance your college and internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures overall goals for production and underwriting profitability are met by analyzing premium rates, loss experience, and retention.
• Monitors the mix of business in assigned state(s), identifying changes in the mix and reasons for those changes.
• Develops assigned state(s) business profit and growth strategies and translates business ideas and market opportunities into new product ideas by researching and maintaining awareness of all major competitors' current market positions (i.e., rates, service levels, financial positions and operating strategies), business directions, financial dynamics, and new technologies.
• Communicates and coordinates key profit metrics; develops working relationships with Accounting, Actuarial, Claims, and Customer Service.

Application Timeline

We know waiting can be difficult, so we want to set expectations upfront. Our internship recruiting process takes place over several months. Applications open in mid-September and are reviewed as they are received. HR interviews are expected to begin in mid-October, followed by interviews with hiring leaders. Depending on the role and applicant volume, hiring decisions and offers may be made anytime from October through January. We appreciate your patience throughout the process and will communicate updates as they become available.

How does this role make an impact?

"Test drive" a potential career path through real corporate projects, collaboration in meetings, and several networking opportunities. While working alongside and learning from expert leaders at all levels of the company, in addition to teaming up with fellow interns to showcase your ideas, our interns impact the business, and experience professional and personal growth.

Do you have what we’re looking for?

• Pursuing a degree in data analytics, data engineering, actuary, or a related field.
• Must be able to work full-time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027.
• The internship may be extended part-time through fall 2027 and spring 2028.
• Graduation date of August 2027 or beyond.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work.
• Experience with data analysis tools including R, Python, MS Excel, Tableau, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with general data structures and SQL.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

Benefits

• Mentorship program
• Case study competition
• Professional development opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Intern socials and lunches
• Volunteer opportunities
• Eligibility to make contributions to the 401(k) with company match
• Paid leave program

Country Financial is headquartered in Bloomington, IL and our corporate internship program follows a hybrid schedule. If you’re based at our Bloomington, IL corporate office, you’ll enjoy a hybrid work schedule - three days in the office and two days working remotely. For roles posted as remote, candidates who live more than 50 miles from Bloomington, IL may qualify for a fully remote arrangement.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.