Turn Data into Insights. Build the Future with Great West Casualty Company.
Data Science Intern | South Sioux City, NE
Are you passionate about data, analytics, and solving complex business problems? Great West Casualty Company is seeking a motivated, curious, and analytical Data Science Intern to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience applying data science, analytics, and statistical techniques to real-world challenges in the commercial trucking industry. As an intern, you'll work alongside experienced data scientists, business leaders, and other professionals to uncover insights, support decision-making, and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact on our organization.
If you enjoy exploring data, asking questions, identifying patterns, and transforming information into actionable business insights, we would love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Assist with collecting, cleaning, transforming, and analyzing datasets from multiple business and operational data sources.
- Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities within insurance and business data.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations that clearly communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning initiatives that help improve business outcomes.
- Collaborate with data scientists and business partners to understand business challenges and develop analytical solutions.
- Assist with projects related to underwriting, claims, risk control, marketing, or other strategic business initiatives.
- Validate data quality, investigate anomalies, and help improve data integrity and governance processes.
- Present findings, recommendations, and key insights to team members and business stakeholders.
- Document analytical processes and contribute to the development of repeatable, scalable solutions.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a genuine passion for working with data.
- Knowledge of statistical methods, data analysis techniques, and basic predictive modeling concepts.
- Experience with SQL and familiarity with programming languages such as R or Python.
- Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is a plus.
- Experience with version control tools such as Git is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work in a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a desire to understand the "why" behind business problems.
- Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative, learn new technologies, and continuously develop new skills.
Why Join Great West?
At Great West, an Old Republic Company, you'll gain practical experience working on meaningful projects that help drive business decisions across the organization. Rather than working with sample datasets, you'll have the opportunity to analyze real business data, solve authentic challenges, and see how analytical insights support strategic decision-making. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your growth and success while gaining hands-on experience applying analytics, predictive modeling, and data science techniques to solve complex business challenges.
What We Offer
- Competitive internship compensation
- Hands-on experience working with real-world business and insurance data
- Career development opportunities and professional mentoring from experienced data science professionals
- Exposure to reporting, analytics, and predictive modeling projects
- Opportunities to strengthen both technical and business problem-solving skills
- Experience presenting insights and recommendations to business stakeholders
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Networking opportunities with leaders and industry professionals
- Valuable experience applying data science in a business setting
About Great West Casualty Company
For over 65 years, Great West, an Old Republic Company, has specialized in providing premier insurance products and services to the trucking industry. We are committed to innovation, financial strength, and delivering exceptional service to our customers while creating opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and succeed.
Ready to turn data into meaningful business insights? Apply today and start building your future with Great West Casualty Company.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Actuarial Science, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis techniques
- Experience with SQL
- Familiarity with Python or R
- Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization platforms
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Great West Casualty Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Great West Casualty Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Great West Casualty Company.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO scales by tenure and is paired with company holidays, a floating holiday, and multiple paid leaves covering parental bonding, disability, caregiving, military service, jury duty, and bereavement. This breadth supports time away for both routine rest and significant life events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A shorter standard workweek and broad hybrid eligibility support day-to-day balance. Wellness resources such as an EAP and fitness-club subsidies further reinforce lifestyle support.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes employer matching with potential additional annual company contributions. This structure bolsters long-term savings alongside other financial protections.
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What We Do
Working together, Joe Morten & Son, Inc. and Great West Casualty Company provide specialized insurance products and services to thousands of truckers across the country. Our unique focus on the trucking industry allows us the opportunity to provide valuable insight and understanding to the variety of people we encounter every day. If your passion is to help others, you value education and continuous improvement, you enjoy participating in community activities, and you want to be valued for your contributions, come be part of our successful team. We are members of the Old Republic group of insurance companies. Old Republic International Corporation, our ultimate parent holding company, ranks among the nation's 50 largest publicly held insurance organizations with a substantial interest in major segments of the industry. Other regional locations: -Knoxville, TN -Bloomington, IN -Boise, ID -Arlington, TX To learn more, please visit www.gwccnet.com. Join our Talent Community for job alerts and priority resume review. Go to www.gwccnet.com/talent-community. View our LinkedIn community rules at http://info.gwccnet.com/great-west-casualty-company-community-rules. Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatWestCasualtyCompany/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreatWestCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiukqjdbXgFwF-a_qLVUmfQ
