Property Casualty Insurance Internships
Property casualty insurance internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in underwriting, claims, and risk analysis, mentorship from working claims adjusters and underwriters, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with State Farm, The Hilb, and IMA Financial among the employers posting roles now.
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What You'll Do:
Interns at IMA are a big deal! We understand how significant your decision on where to spend an internship is and what a positive experience can do to catapult your career. The best experiences provide true immersion in a company's culture, access to and networking with senior leaders and industry experts, opportunities to apply what you learn through real work that drives real results, and a fun and engaging cohort to share the experience with!
With this in mind, we've crafted our program to allow you to engage directly in our values driven culture through company, department, and cohort events, all while being challenged with a blend of learning programs, informative networking sessions with IMA associates, and opportunities to engage in department specific work projects that have real world impact for our clients, our business, and our associates.
As an intern, your time will be divided between a core program shared with the entire cohort and specialized work, projects, and programming tailored to the department you join.
The Property and Casualty team is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for an intern in our 2027 summer program! This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience at our Pasadena office, under a typical 5 days in-office work week.
Daily responsibilities will include:
- Ability to work in-office Monday through Friday at our Pasadena, CA location
- Work on various department projects in collaboration with Property & Casualty Operations
- Participate in shadowing opportunities to learn departmental functions and enhance industry knowledge
- Work with the Shared Services Analysts to perform agency management system tasks and client servicing activities
- Support service teams by assisting with day-to-day operational tasks and job-related duties
- Introductions and engagement opportunities with the Producers/Sales Department
- Gain exposure to cross-functional operations by participating in meetings with associates from other departments
We're proud of the success many of our former interns have had when they've pursued careers as IMA associates' post-graduation and see our internship program as a key talent pipeline. Because of this, preference is given to students closer to graduation, who demonstrate a curiosity about future employment within our industry.
You Should Have:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in a program related to one of our host departments (Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management and Insurance)
- Interest in insurance-related roles; involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma
- Students anticipated to graduate in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028
- Previous work or internship experience in a professional services or similar environment
- An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to problem-solve, think critically, and provide creative solutions
Benefits:
This internship is designed as a learning and development opportunity and does not include participation in the medical, dental, and vision insurance, and any other benefits program that are provided solely to regular full-time associates. You will, however, enjoy IMA paid holidays and five days of LifeBalance PTO during your internship. The LifeBalance PTO is inclusive of vacation, sick time or personal time.
Compensation:
This position is classified as nonexempt and is paid on an hourly basis. The hourly pay range for IMA interns is 18.00 to 22.00 dollars and is determined by your expected graduating year. You will be paid for all hours worked and will be eligible for overtime in accordance with federal and state wage and hour laws.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position. The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- These benefits do not apply to internship roles.
Why Join IMA?
We've built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It's this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we're big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry
- Business Insurance Magazine – Best Places to Work in Insurance
- US Insurance Awards – Community Outreach Project of the Year
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Citizen Awards – Best Corporate Steward finalist
- Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces
- Inc. 5000 – List of Fastest Growing Companies
- Alaska Journal of Commerce – Best Workplaces in Alaska
- Charlotte Business Journal – Best Places to Work
- Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
- Connecticut Top Workplaces
- Dallas Business Journal – Best Places to Work
- Denver Business Journal – Best Places to Work
- Denver Business Journal – Fast 50
- Kansas City Business Journal – Best Places to Work
- Los Angeles Business Journal – Best Places to Work
- Puget Sound Business Journal – Washington's Best Workplaces
- Tampa Bay Times – Best Workplaces
- The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces
- Utah Business – Best Places to Work
- Wichita Business Journal – Best Places to Work
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Property Casualty Insurance Internship Market
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Tips for Your Property Casualty Insurance Internship Search
Apply months before the internship starts
Large carriers and national brokerages open summer internship applications the preceding fall and fill cohorts before winter break. Smaller regional insurers post closer to start dates. Check listings as early as September for summer roles, and revisit frequently since co-op and spring positions appear throughout the year.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for property casualty insurance internships expect limited work history, so your projects do the heavy lifting. Document a risk analysis, a loss-ratio exercise, or an underwriting case study with the tools you used, your methodology, and your conclusions. A linked write-up or slide deck gives recruiters something concrete to assess before they interview you.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured insurance internship programs tied directly to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which carriers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Property casualty insurance intern interviews typically include a case-based or analytical screen covering risk concepts, basic loss calculations, or underwriting scenarios. Practice solving problems aloud and explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through uncertainty as much as whether you reach the right answer. Run through realistic scenarios before your first application, not after.
Target structured rotational programs early
Many large insurers and brokerages run formal rotational or university cohort internship programs designed to train people new to the field, rotating interns through underwriting, claims, and actuarial teams in a single summer. These programs are competitive, recruit months ahead of their start dates, and fill their cohorts fast. Identify the ones that match your interests and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 38% of the property casualty insurance internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take. Applying to positions you can't accept wastes time you need for applications that fit.
Property Casualty Insurance Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a property casualty insurance internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For property casualty insurance candidates, the concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a documented case study, risk analysis, or underwriting exercise showing your reasoning process. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where insurance recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a property casualty insurance internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for property casualty insurance interns is consistent performance on real work, demonstrated judgment on client files or claims, and open headcount when your internship ends. Treat the offer as a possible outcome, not a certainty, and focus on doing the work well rather than positioning for a job.
When should I apply for property casualty insurance internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large carriers and brokerages recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping up offers before winter break. Smaller regional insurers and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings frequently and applying as soon as a role appears gives you the best shot at competitive cohorts.
Are property casualty insurance internships paid?
Most professional property casualty insurance internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, the specific line of business, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid internships are uncommon at established carriers and brokerages but do appear occasionally at smaller specialty firms.
What should a property casualty insurance internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects showing the tools you used, such as risk modeling exercises, loss-ratio analyses, or underwriting case studies, with links to any published work or case write-ups where possible. Add relevant coursework in insurance, finance, or statistics, keep descriptions results-oriented, and hold the whole document to one page.
Are there remote property casualty insurance internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 63% of the property casualty insurance internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you find a role that fits. Use the work-type filter to see only the format you can commit to before sorting through the full list.
What is a property casualty insurance rotational internship?
Rotational internship programs place interns across two or more business units, such as personal lines underwriting, commercial claims, and actuarial, over a single summer. They're designed specifically for people new to the industry, give broader exposure than a single-team placement, and often serve as the primary pipeline into full-time rotational analyst programs. These programs recruit early and fill their cohorts fast, so identify the ones that fit your interests and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get property casualty insurance internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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