Specialty Lines Underwriting Intern

Description

Who are we?

Specialty Insurance Solutions (SIS) is a member of Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company. Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company is a mutual insurance company and an affiliate of Western National Mutual Insurance, it is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, with over 140 years of experience serving policyholders’ property and casualty insurance needs across multiple regions in the United States. Michigan Millers believes in striving for growth without sacrifice. We know that our culture creates and cultivates happy and dedicated employees, which we believe gives us the ability to deliver the highest level of customer service.

The core values for Michigan Millers and Western National Insurance, Connectiveness – Accountability – Empowerment are incorporated into all that we do. Our workplace culture encourages employees to seek out learning opportunities and to strive for growth and development in the insurance industry.

We understand the importance of a positive work community and a healthy workplace environment when striving for organizational success. Our emphasis on internal growth and maintaining healthy team relationships translates into external growth and building sustainable customer relationships.

Specialty Insurance Solutions is seeking to expand its Specialty Lines Underwriting team by adding a Specialty Lines Intern 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 Specialty Lines 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?
• The individual in this role will have the opportunity to directly assist the Underwriting team with a wide range of projects related to the writing of Specialty Insurance policies.

Intern Program Summary:

Michigan Millers 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 underwriters; 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 Specialty Lines Intern, you will:

• Learn about the Specialty Insurance industry, policy formation, and agency partnerships.
• Assist with growth by ensuring policies are issued correctly.
• Help with ongoing projects that help better serve our insureds and agents.
• Have the opportunity to increase responsibilities and have access to potential growth and career opportunities in the insurance industry.

Requirements

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Completed two years of college preferred.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task, delegate, and establish/meet deadlines.
• Interest/Experience in the Insurance Industry.
• Professional communication skills

Compensation overview

The base pay offered for this position will be $19.00/hour.

More About Western National Insurance Group:

Western National Insurance Group 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.