Description
The Intern will work to gain hands-on experience at United Insurance from mid-May through mid-August. As an Intern you will learn industry-specific skills through training and mentorship. The Intern will gain practical experience while assisting with tasks and projects and participating in meetings and client interactions. The intern will provide a presentation of their learnings and project work to the Executive Leadership Team during their final week. United Insurance will provide the Intern with training, resume advise, professional headshots, and professional behavior in the business world setting the student up for success. The intern will gain a college credit upon completion*.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Develop experience in the EPIC agency management system.
- Work closely with the Property & Casualty team, Employee Benefits team, and Financial Services to learn best practices and strategies.
- Utilize desktop applications such as MS Office (Excel, Word, Exchange).
- Attend meetings.
- Participate in outreach efforts, including prospecting and client calls.
- Become knowledgeable in different insurance coverages and grow both personally and professionally.
- Engage in company events and networking opportunities.
- Provide excellent service as needed for our customers, carriers, and team members.
- Complete project work and other assignments as requested.
- Prepare and present final presentation to leadership.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
*For participating schools.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in business, sales, marketing, or a related field. Or recently graduated.
- Willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Interests in finance, sales, employee benefits, and the insurance industry.
- Excellent customer relationship skills
- Positive, friendly, and professional attitude
Compensation: $18 - $20 per hour.
The anticipated starting pay for this position is based on several factors, including the candidate's experience, skills, education, and location.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in business, sales, marketing, or a related field, or recently graduated
- Willingness to learn and take initiative
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest in finance, sales, employee benefits, and the insurance industry
- Excellent customer relationship skills
- Positive, friendly, and professional attitude
What We Do
United Insurance is a statewide full service insurance agency with 14 locations and 140 employees. We proudly insure more than 3,000 business and 25,000 individuals. Our product line includes home, auto, business and employee benefits insurance. We are especially proud to donate thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours to local charities and non-profits.
