Safety/Risk/Loss Control Intern

Western National Insurance; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Western National Insurance is seeking a Loss Control Intern to join its Loss Control team as part of the Summer 2027 Internship Program. This internship provides hands-on projects, training, and opportunities to develop professional skills within the insurance industry.

As an intern you will participate in loss control education, on-the-job training with professionals, and various projects supporting the LC Consulting Center, while gaining experience in risk information, exposures, and controls.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in insurance or occupational health and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and problem solve.
• Demonstrated time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Insurance Education - Meeting with department leaders to get a wholistic insurance view.
• Loss Control Education - Supporting your continuing education through safety and Loss Control training courses.
• Loss Control Job Training - On-the-job training with Loss Control professionals including visit preparation and onsite customer visits.
• Supporting the Team – Various projects and assignments developing internal resources, ongoing support and research for our LC Consulting Center.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Education

Insurance or occupational health and safety (pursuing)

Job description

Who are we?

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we have built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. That is the power of “nice.” At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.

Job Type

Internship

Description

Western National Insurance is seeking a Loss Control Intern to join its Loss Control team as part of the Summer 2027 Internship Program. Our company growth, combined with our focus on innovation, transformation, and investments in the customer experience are key drivers supporting the expansion of our team. The Loss Control Intern will provide support to a variety of projects and initiatives, while playing a key role in our day-to-day operations.

Does this interest you?

• Are you looking to jump start your career in the Risk Management field?
• Directly assisting the Loss Control team with a wide range of projects related to reporting information regarding risk information, exposures, and controls.

Western National Intern Program Summary:

Western National provides a robust internship program designed for individuals aiming to acquire valuable experience in the insurance industry. This program not only offers practical, hands‑on opportunities and project work in partnership with our Loss Control team; but interns will also have the opportunity to enhance their existing skill sets through a range of professional development activities, cultivate relationships with employees and fellow interns, and participate in impactful volunteer initiatives within the community.

Position Summary:

As a Loss Control Intern in our internship program, you will be a key contributor to our Loss Control team. In this role you will be involved with the following key areas in a variety of ways.

• Insurance Education - Meeting with department leaders to get a wholistic insurance view.
• Loss Control Education - Supporting your continuing education through safety and Loss Control training courses.
• Loss Control Job Training - On-the-job training with Loss Control professionals including visit preparation and onsite customer visits.
• Supporting the Team – Various projects and assignments developing internal resources, ongoing support and research for our LC Consulting Center.

Requirements

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Pursuing a degree in insurance or occupational health and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and problem solve.
• Demonstrated time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work onsite at our corporate office in Edina, MN.

Compensation Overview:

The base pay offered for this position will be $20.00/hour.

More About Western National Mutual Insurance Company:

Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset.

Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal), Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National has also been named a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune for consecutive years. In addition, the Group is consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary Description

$20/Hour