Company:
BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere.
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Hours:
Flexible; Between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
15-20 hours per week depending on the applicant's schedule
More hours available in Summer (up to 40 hours per week).
Join an established internship providing real world experience working directly with independent insurance agency partners around the country.
Duties in the Marketing Communications Department include:
Communicate with prospective agents via telephone to identify their interest in an appointment with BHHC
Craft marketing messages to inform and sell prospective agents on benefits of partnering with BHHC
Use internal data to understand market, BHHC product offering, and potential areas of growth
Acquire market intelligence via phone conversations with prospective agents, team meetings, interface with Field Marketing Representatives, and industry publications.
Assist Agency Unit with application process and follow up with prospective agencies for completeness
Perform other marketing duties as assigned.
During this internship, the student will gain:
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Data analysis skills with experience in Excel, PowerBI, and CoPilot
Confidence in collaborating with diverse people
Knowledge of fundamental principles of insurance including commercial auto and property
Knowledge of Marketing Department operations
Requirements:
Sophomore or Junior
Marketing or business major and maintain full-time course load during internship
Proficiency with personal computers and software such as Excel and Word
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent phone skills
Excellent organization skills
Ability to meet deadlines
We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.
Benefits, Perks and more! We offer retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%, Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents, a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally, 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program, subsidized downtown parking, competitive time off policies including parental leave, an Employee Assistance program and much more!
Skills Required
- Sophomore or junior standing
- Marketing or business major
- Maintain a full-time course load during the internship
- Proficiency with personal computers and software such as Excel and Word
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent phone skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
What We Do
National Indemnity Company (NICO) is one of the leading property/casualty members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, boasting the highest possible financial strength rating by A.M. Best of an A++ rating*. Located in Omaha, NE and backed by a wealth of experience, National Indemnity Company offers one of the widest selections of commercial insurance products in the industry and the stability that agents and insureds have depended on for decades.
