Agency - Agricultural Insurance Intern

OBJECTIVE

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding paid rotational internship opportunity with one of Michigan’s top ranked workplaces?  Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies is seeking motivated students to join our team!  

During this fourteen-week rotational internship program, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Claims, Agency, Marketing, the Public Policy and Commodity Division of Michigan Farm Bureau and Underwriting while receiving a realistic job preview of each area. As an intern, you will receive training and support from managers of each division mentioned above and will have the opportunity to work on various projects. You will also be required to complete a Capstone Presentation detailing your experience at the end of the summer to Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies leadership team.

Agency Intern is a part of the Agricultural Insurance Internship. The Agricultural Insurance Internship is a partnership between five different departments within Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies. Interns who are a part of the Agricultural Insurance Internship will get to have unique experiences in our Claims, Underwriting, Marketing, Agency and Public Policy & Commodity Division spaces. While you will be hired into one space, you will go through rotational Wednesdays, where you spend each Wednesday within one of the five departments listed in the Agricultura Insurance Internship. 

All summer interns will also have the opportunity to participate in the following events:

Intern Meet-n-Greet

Lansing Lugnuts Game

Intern Farm Visit

Additionally, all summer interns will participate in the Capstone Presentation. This will be a presentation to recap your summer with Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies, the projects you worked on and any other information regarding your internship. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist multi-line agent(s) and their staff with daily agency operations.

Prospect and recruit potential insurance clients.

Attend marketing events and distribute information and promotional materials on behalf of agency as needed.

Face-to-face interaction with Agent Staff, Agents, Managing Partners, and insureds.

Assist crop team with day-to-day operations as needed.

Gain an understanding of key functions through on the job training and development.

Collaborate with department staff to contribute on various processes and projects.

Assist department managers with day-to-day tasks and procedures.

Undertake special assignments as instructed by department manager.

Build relationships with department stakeholders and contribute toward company and department goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Property Casualty license preferred, opportunity to become P/C licensed is available with internship.

Must be enrolled at a college or university and have declared a major course of study moving closer to (or working toward) graduation.

Proven track record as an excellent team player required.

 

Outstanding communication and customer service skills.

 

Familiarity with computer equipment and software required to complete job functions.