Location(s)
Chicago, Illinois
Details
Kemper Scholars Internship Program
Kemper Scholars internships will enable you to broaden your understanding of the business, make valuable connections, and set a course for your professional journey with us. You will work on special projects that positively impact our business and our customers. Kemper is looking for students who love to problem solve and are willing to make real-life impact on projects that may involve the senior executives to front-line associates. We deliver meaningful experiences in various internship areas like Product Development, Claims, Operations, Finance, IT, Data Analytics, and much more. Are you ready to create your own journey by joining ours? This is a 10-week paid internship offering challenging projects that support Kemper’s strategic priorities.
Kemper interns will be exposed to the following concepts and experiences:
- Grow Portfolio Process Optimization: partner with portfolio analyst to identify efficiencies and in portfolio demand intake and optimize tracking methodologies.
- Dashboards & Analytics: partner with portfolio analyst to improve reporting through dashboards.
- Documentation: partner with portfolio team and business process engineer to map and update end to end existing portfolio processes.
- Design: partner with portfolio team to design and document new portfolio process for claims grow data items.
- Communication: create materials to share and educate internal stakeholders on team functions and resources.
- Exposure & Shadowing: meet with key leaders in the department with wide exposure to multiple business groups. Shadow tenured professionals to better understand operations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (MUST HAVE):
- Junior or Senior status enrolled at University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Wisconsin-Madison or University of Notre Dame.
- Qualifying majors in an academic area related to financial services or insurance industry, such as, finance, data analytics, information technology, computer science, economics, communications, accounting, or business administration.
- Non-business majors are welcome if strong interest in financial services and/or insurance industry.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale.
- This position is a hybrid role and may require work in the office 3-4 days a week.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
The hourly rate for this opportunity is $22.00.
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles.
Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.
Kemper Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kemper and has not been reviewed or approved by Kemper.
-
Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is paired with an Employee Stock Purchase Program, and an HSA employer contribution is noted for the HDHP option. These features strengthen long-term savings and financial security beyond base pay.
-
Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, an EAP, and wellness programs. While plan costs vary by option and location, the breadth of core coverage is a clear pillar of the package.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and paid volunteer time are available alongside paid parental leave and other leave programs. This scope supports time away for rest, family needs, and community engagement.
Kemper Insights
Similar Jobs
What We Do
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $15 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Auto, Personal Insurance, Life and Health brands. Kemper serves over 6.6 million policies, is represented by approximately 34,000 agents and brokers, and has approximately 10,000 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.
