Summer 2027 Alternative Risk Internship

Lockton; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Leadership sessions

Networking opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Lockton invites college students to join a hands-on internship in Kansas City, focusing on learning within the Alternative Risk team. You’ll receive mentorship from a dedicated Performance Coach, work on real projects, and contribute to client-facing outputs.

Through leadership sessions, talent development workshops, and networking with associates and leaders, you’ll build professional skills and explore career paths in client service and risk management at Lockton.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college with graduation dates 2027/2028.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in one-on-one mentorship and coaching throughout the internship.
• Collaborate with the Alternative Risk team on real projects and prepare reports and presentations.
• Engage in leadership sessions, workshops, and networking events to develop professional skills.
• Contribute to team projects and present findings to Lockton leadership at program conclusion.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Analytical skills

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Your Responsibilities

Discover what it's like to be part of the world's largest privately held commercial insurance brokerage – all while gaining meaningful experience to help launch your career.

Program Overview

• Coaching & collaboration: Receive one-on-one mentorship from a dedicated Performance Coach who will provide guidance, feedback, throughout your internship and make you feel like part of the team!
• Professional development: Engage in talent development workshops focused on key professional skills to build your confidence and learn what makes a successful Lockton Associate.
• Sessions with leadership: Participate in Meet Your Leaders sessions with direct access to senior leadership who will share insights into Lockton's business, trends, and their own career journeys.
• Networking: Building meaningful professional relationships through networking opportunities with Lockton Associates, leaders, and fellow interns.

Experiential learning

• Real work, real impact: You'll be embedded within Lockton's Alternative Risk team collaborating on various hands-on projects. These projects include interacting with internal clients while conducting research and preparing a variety of reports, presentations and communications.
• Collaborative problem solving: In groups of 2-3 interns, you'll tackle a real-world challenge facing Lockton and the insurance industry. You'll present your findings and recommendations to Lockton leadership at the end of the program.
• Experiential learning: You'll explore different specialty areas of our business through presentations and networking opportunities, while gaining exposure to potential career paths within Lockton and the industry.

What You'll Gain

• A deeper understanding of commercial insurance, risk management, benefits solutions, and client service within a leading insurance brokerage
• Opportunities to build your professional network with Lockton Associates and fellow interns
• Access to Lockton's talent development resources to help you discover and build your strengths while developing transferable professional skills
• A chance to give back and have fun through social and volunteer events that support our communities
• Opportunity to explore career paths in client service and account management at Lockton, and the broader insurance industry

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Currently enrolled college students scheduled to graduate December 2027 or May 2028
• Student studying Business Administration, Risk Management or other related fields
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future