Company Overview
As one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Texas, we are proud to be recognized for our exceptional, values-driven culture and consistently named among the best places to work. Our reputation reflects our commitment to outstanding client service, meaningful philanthropic efforts, employee well-being, strong financial stewardship, and a promising future.
Position Summary
As an Insurance Sales Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the sales team in developing client relationships, generating leads, and promoting insurance products. This role is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the insurance industry by blending sales training with exposure to client service operations.
Working closely with both the sales and service teams, you’ll develop a well-rounded understanding of the full customer lifecycle—from initial contact to ongoing policy support.
This internship is ideal for individuals interested in a future career in insurance sales. It offers practical experience in communication, customer engagement, policy knowledge, and CRM tools within a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Shadow sales agents and attend client meetings or calls to observe real-world interactions (if permitted).
- Research industry trends, target industries, and competitors to support sales and marketing strategies.
- Help process claims and understand the claims lifecycle, from filing to resolution.
- Utilize agency management software (e.g., Applied Epic, AMS360) to update records and generate reports.
- Learn and apply compliance requirements, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
- Contribute to marketing projects, such as creating promotional materials or drafting client newsletters.
- Support account managers in handling renewals, endorsements, and client communications.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field preferred
- Interest in commercial insurance, risk assessment, or financial services.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Technology.
- Hands-on experience in the insurance industry.
- Exposure to client servicing, policy management, and risk assessment.
- Networking opportunities with experienced professionals in the insurance field.
- Insight into sales strategies and operations in an insurance agency.
- Potential opportunity for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship.
Dates
- 06/01/27 – 07/30/27
- Must be able to commute to our Houston or Carrollton office 5 days a week.
- $21/hr
Hotchkiss Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
All applicants must be authorized to work in and currently reside in the United States.
No agencies or third-party inquiries, please.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field
- Interest in commercial insurance, risk assessment, or financial services
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in technology
- Ability to commute to the Houston or Carrollton office five days per week
- Must be authorized to work in and currently reside in the United States
Hotchkiss Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hotchkiss Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by Hotchkiss Insurance.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across core roles, with explicit mentions of “competitive pay” and market‑matching compensation. Job materials highlight a competitive compensation package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and HSAs, with wellness and gym reimbursements adding breadth. Materials describe a comprehensive benefits package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted. This component is positioned as part of a broader, attractive total rewards offering.
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What We Do
At Hotchkiss Insurance, we know by safeguarding one's most valuable assets, people and businesses are better able to grow and prosper. We work with you to understand your unique business and deliver tailored insurance solutions and risk management to protect you from life’s uncertainties. With an advisory approach and an ability to reduce complexity, we demonstrate an abiding care for all of those who entrust themselves to us. Whether you know you need business insurance, risk management, employee benefits consulting, personal insurance, surety, or you just want to start the conversation, we've got you covered. Hotchkiss is Texas-based, with main offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. For more than 40 years, we've protected businesses of all sizes and industries. (Including construction, education, restaurants, landscapers, nursery growers, manufacturing, religious institutions, commercial construction, technology, home builders, energy, more) Endorsed by: Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, Texas Irrigation Association Member of: Builder Agent Network, exclusively endorsed by Texas Association of Builders Founders of: Texas Green Industry Safety Group, Texas Home Builders Safety Group
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