Description
Who are we?
Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we have built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. That is the power of “nice.” At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.
Western National Insurance is seeking a Premium Audit Intern to join its Premium Audit team as part of the Summer 2027 Internship Program. Our company growth, combined with our focus on innovation, transformation, and investments in the customer experience are key drivers supporting the expansion of our team. The Premium Audit Intern will provide support to a variety of projects and initiatives, while playing a key role in our day-to-day operations.
Does this opportunity interest you?
- Are you looking to jump start your career in the Insurance Industry?
- This role provides an opportunity to develop expertise in underwriting, classification, financial analysis, and risk while interacting directly with business owners and insurance professionals.
Western National Internship Program Summary:
Western National provides a robust internship program designed for individuals aiming to acquire valuable experience in the insurance industry. This program not only offers practical, hands-on opportunities and project work in partnership with our Premium Audit team; but interns will also have the opportunity to enhance their existing skill sets through a range of professional development activities, cultivate relationships with employees and fellow interns, and participate in impactful volunteer initiatives within the community.
Position Summary:
As our Premium Audit Intern, you will be a key contributor not only within the Premium Audit team, but across the office including departments such as Commercial Lines Underwriting and Loss Control. Possible tasks that you'll assist with include:
- Responds to audit-related inquiries from policyholders, agents, and internal departments
- Assists with the intake, prioritization, and assignment of premium audits to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
- Monitors audit status and follows up on outstanding or overdue audits
- Attends departmental meetings, conferences, and initiatives that promote cross-functional collaboration
- Assist the audit team with ongoing projects
- Learn about the Commercial Insurance industry
- Complete other duties as assigned
Requirements
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Completed two years of college preferred
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work closely with various teams and departments.
- Interest/Experience in the Insurance Industry
- Ability to work onsite at our corporate office in Edina, MN
Compensation Overview:
The base pay offered for this position will be $20.00/hour.
More About Western National Insurance Group:
Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset.
Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal), Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National has also been named a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune for consecutive years. In addition, the Group is consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Completed two years of college
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work closely with various teams and departments
- Interest or experience in the insurance industry
- Ability to work onsite at the corporate office in Edina, Minnesota
- Authorized to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship
What We Do
Western National Insurance, headquartered in Edina, Minn., is a super-regional group of property-and-casualty insurance companies providing personal and commercial coverage in 19 states across the Midwestern and Western U.S. as well as in Alaska; and surety bonds in 41 states. We distribute our products exclusively through trusted, professional Independent Insurance Agents. Our insurance products and services allow individuals and businesses throughout our communities to have the peace of mind and financial security to focus on what is most important to them. Whether serving customers directly or working behind the scenes, every role at Western National provides a valuable contribution in which you can take pride. WHY WESTERN NATIONAL? At Western National, we attribute our success to the relationships we have built. For our customers, this means providing quality products and exceptional service. For our team members, this means an opportunity to build a meaningful career while maintaining a work/life balance. We encourage staff to take advantage of paid time-off, flexible working schedules, pre-arranged volunteer opportunities, and wellbeing programs that we offer. Our values, and the programs that support them, have resulted in our consistent ranking as a Star Tribune Top Workplace. More importantly, they are the reason that people choose to come to Western National and stay throughout their career. For more information, visit: http://www.wnins.com/careers/index.shtml
