Summer Crop Insurance Underwriting Intern

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an undergraduate for its 2027 Summer Internship Program. This paid internship runs May 17 to August 6, up to 40 hours per week, with potential to become a full-time position later.

Candidates should be enrolled in an undergraduate program in Risk Management and Insurance, Agricultural Business, or Business Administration. Juniors and seniors preferred; May 2027 grads are ineligible.

Qualifications

• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assists Underwriters with the preparation, keying, and review of acreage reports, hail applications, and amendments.
• Learns and applies the fundamentals of crop insurance.
• Supports departmental projects focused on improving efficiencies within Underwriting.
• Participates in job shadowing opportunities with the Claims team to gain exposure to claims processes.
• Accompanies the Sales team on agency visits to observe and learn about client interactions and relationship management.
• Provides general administrative support to Underwriting and other departments as needed.
• Contribute to special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Preferred juniors/seniors

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an undergraduate for its 2027 Summer Internship Program. This paid internship runs May 17 to August 6, up to 40 hours per week, with potential to become a full-time position later.

Candidates should be enrolled in an undergraduate program in Risk Management and Insurance, Agricultural Business, or Business Administration. Juniors and seniors preferred; May 2027 grads are ineligible.