Explore a variety of careers in insurance with EMC! By participating in our paid intern program, you’ll develop industry-related knowledge, enhance skills that are transferable to any professional setting and do meaningful work to help achieve our goals. Your daily responsibilities, special projects and activities will provide both structured and unstructured opportunities to help you learn and grow as a professional. When you network with executives, connect with a mentor, explore other departments and volunteer in the community, you’ll see your impact at EMC on a larger level. Plus, successful interns are invited to apply for regular full-time positions. Join us at EMC! You’re going to love it here—you can count on it.
This position is eligible to work from home in Iowa.
This internship opportunity is a 12 week program focused on exposing interns to EMC’s various business units and accelerating the development of professional skills though claims organizations, active networking, and relationship-building. We are actively looking for candidates that have a passion for continuous learning and exploring new roles in the insurance industry.
This internship opportunity offers exciting opportunities for business exposure and individual mentoring. Examples of functional areas may include: Underwriting, Claims; Innovation, Marketing; Product Management, Operations and more.
Essential Functions:
Summer 2027 paid internship working with EMC’s branch and corporate claims departments
Partners with key business stakeholders in Claims to work on various projects
Learns EMC culture, business processes and products
Gains an understanding of the insurance claims process
Gains an understanding of the insurance industry
Education & Experience:
Business major, preferably in insurance, marketing or finance
College freshman, or above
Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher (preferred)
Demonstrated leadership with community or school organizations and/or through work experience
Interest in property casualty insurance career
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical ability
Strong organizational skills
Sound decision-making and problem-solving
Attention to detail
Good personal computer knowledge
Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either the $19.50-$23.00 range. A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.
Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.
EMC Insurance Companies is an insurance provider specializing in commercial lines coverage with a focus on specialty segments including transportation, petroleum marketers, dealerships, telecommunications, and amusement/recreation. The company emphasizes collaborative teamwork and risk management expertise, working with agents and insureds to deliver comprehensive underwriting solutions across multiple lines of business. EMC positions itself as a responsive partner committed to supporting agents and improving customer experiences through specialized expertise and superior service.
