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.
Western National Insurance is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriting Intern to join the Commercial Lines Underwriting 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 Commercial Lines Underwriting Intern will provide support to a variety of projects and initiatives, while playing a key role in our day-to-day operations.
Does this opportunity interest you?
- Are you looking to jump start your career in the Insurance Industry?
- The individual in this role will have the opportunity to directly assist the Underwriting team with a wide range of projects related to the writing of Commercial Insurance policies
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 underwriters; 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 Commercial Lines Underwriting Intern in our Internship Program, you will be a key member of our Underwriting Team. Possible tasks that you will assist with include:
- Learn about the Commercial Insurance industry, policy formation and agency partnerships
- Assist with the growth of our Region by ensuring policies are issued correctly
- Help with ongoing projects that help better serve or insureds and agents
- Have the opportunity to gain experience in both responsibilities and have access to potential growth and career opportunities in the insurance industry
Requirements
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Completed two years of college preferred
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow established processes and procedures
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Intermediate experience with Word and Excel required
- 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.
Skills Required
- Completed two years of college
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow established processes and procedures
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work onsite at the corporate office in Edina, Minnesota
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship
What We Do
Western National Insurance, headquartered in Edina, Minn., is a super-regional group of property-and-casualty insurance companies providing personal and commercial coverage in 19 states across the Midwestern and Western U.S. as well as in Alaska; and surety bonds in 41 states. We distribute our products exclusively through trusted, professional Independent Insurance Agents. Our insurance products and services allow individuals and businesses throughout our communities to have the peace of mind and financial security to focus on what is most important to them. Whether serving customers directly or working behind the scenes, every role at Western National provides a valuable contribution in which you can take pride. WHY WESTERN NATIONAL? At Western National, we attribute our success to the relationships we have built. For our customers, this means providing quality products and exceptional service. For our team members, this means an opportunity to build a meaningful career while maintaining a work/life balance. We encourage staff to take advantage of paid time-off, flexible working schedules, pre-arranged volunteer opportunities, and wellbeing programs that we offer. Our values, and the programs that support them, have resulted in our consistent ranking as a Star Tribune Top Workplace. More importantly, they are the reason that people choose to come to Western National and stay throughout their career. For more information, visit: http://www.wnins.com/careers/index.shtml
