As one of the largest premium finance companies in the country, FIRST Insurance Funding provides full premium finance services, plus additional services built specifically for agencies. We pride ourselves on the variety of incentive programs, services, and technology we offer. This not only helps grow the agents, brokers, and companies we partner with, but also helps them better serve their clients. FIRST Insurance Funding is a subsidiary of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.
Premium Finance Internship 2026
Experience what it’s like to work for a company invested in the community, dedicated to giving back, and ready to show you how fun banking can be! First Insurance Funding offers the opportunities to grow and develop your career and fosters a promote from within culture.
Premium Finance Intern Job Responsibilities:
- Accept inbound phone calls from agents and provide outstanding customer service.
- Respond and handle all emails in a timely fashion while providing outstanding customer service.
- Communicate effectively with: Inside Sales personnel, Relationship Managers, and Marketing departments regarding agency information (such as new business opportunities, persistent challenges, competition, etc.)
- Assist Account Executives in Inside Sales prepare loan agreements.
- Assist Account Executives with quote follow up.
Details:
- The 2026 program will run June 2026 - July 2026
- Full time, paid summer internship.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university, with preference for students entering their junior or senior year.
- Concentrations in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Strong analytical, decision-making skills, and an interest in financial analysis and corporate finance, as demonstrated by coursework, or prior experience.
- Leadership, extra-curricular, or volunteering experience with a passion for results.
- You must be authorized to work permanently in the U.S. now and in the future to participate in Wintrust’s Commercial Banking Internship Program. Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, we do not offer immigration sponsorship (including OPT and CPT) for this program.
Compensation
The estimated hourly rate for this role is $20.00-$25.00
From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university
- Preference for students entering their junior or senior year
- Concentrations in Finance, Accounting, or Business
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Interest in financial analysis and corporate finance
- Leadership, extra-curricular, or volunteering experience
- Authorized to work permanently in the U.S.
Wintrust Financial Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wintrust Financial Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Wintrust Financial Corporation.
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Affordable Benefits — Employer covers a large share of medical premiums, making health coverage comparatively low cost. Plan options are broad and pair with HSA/FSA choices and wellbeing programs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity, parental, and adoption leave are structured and fully paid, with backup childcare access through Bright Horizons. Adoption assistance and family support resources further strengthen caregiving support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match and an employee stock purchase plan provide multiple savings and ownership avenues. Match mechanics and plan access are noted features of the total rewards offering.
Wintrust Financial Corporation Insights
What We Do
Wintrust Financial (Wintrust) is a financial services holding company based in Rosemont, Illinois, with $50 billion in assets. Wintrust engages in the business of providing traditional community banking services, wealth management services, commercial insurance premium financing, mortgage origination and more.
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