Risk Control Specialist Internships
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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 IMA Risk Control team is excited to welcome a Risk Control Intern to our 2027 summer program!
What You'll Do:
- Participate in client site visits and risk assessments
- Gain exposure to property and risk engineering, fire protection, and loss prevention
- Support workplace safety, fleet, and transportation risk initiatives
- Help build and support emerging risk technology solutions across IMA's national footprint
- Explore telematics, data analytics, AI, and other emerging risk technologies
- Analyze loss trends and identify practical risk improvement opportunities
- Assist with client reports, presentations, and recommendations
- Learn how Risk Control supports insurance, underwriting, claims, and overall business strategy
Who We're Looking For:
Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in:
- Safety or Occupational Health
- Safety, Fire Protection, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
- Risk Management & Insurance
- Business
- Data Analytics
- Construction Management
- Or a related technical or business field
What You'll Gain:
- Real-world client and field experience
- Exposure to multiple industries and risk disciplines
- Experience applying engineering, technology, data, and business thinking to real-world problems
- Mentorship from Risk Control professionals
- Insight into career opportunities in risk engineering, safety, insurance, and risk management
You Should Have:
- An anticipated graduation date in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028.
- Interest in insurance-related roles; involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to organize information accurately.
- A collaborative, professional approach and sound judgment when handling confidential client information.
- Curiosity, a willingness to ask questions and receive feedback, and a commitment to learning and professional development.
- An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to solve problems, think critically, take initiative, and contribute 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.
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.
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 IMA Risk Control team is excited to welcome a Risk Control Intern to our 2027 summer program!
What You'll Do:
- Participate in client site visits and risk assessments
- Gain exposure to property and risk engineering, fire protection, and loss prevention
- Support workplace safety, fleet, and transportation risk initiatives
- Help build and support emerging risk technology solutions across IMA's national footprint
- Explore telematics, data analytics, AI, and other emerging risk technologies
- Analyze loss trends and identify practical risk improvement opportunities
- Assist with client reports, presentations, and recommendations
- Learn how Risk Control supports insurance, underwriting, claims, and overall business strategy
Who We're Looking For:
Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in:
- Safety or Occupational Health
- Safety, Fire Protection, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
- Risk Management & Insurance
- Business
- Data Analytics
- Construction Management
- Or a related technical or business field
What You'll Gain:
- Real-world client and field experience
- Exposure to multiple industries and risk disciplines
- Experience applying engineering, technology, data, and business thinking to real-world problems
- Mentorship from Risk Control professionals
- Insight into career opportunities in risk engineering, safety, insurance, and risk management
You Should Have:
- An anticipated graduation date in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028.
- Interest in insurance-related roles; involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to organize information accurately.
- A collaborative, professional approach and sound judgment when handling confidential client information.
- Curiosity, a willingness to ask questions and receive feedback, and a commitment to learning and professional development.
- An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to solve problems, think critically, take initiative, and contribute 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.
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.
Risk Control Specialist Internship Market
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Tips for Your Risk Control Specialist Internship Search
Apply in fall for summer risk control internships
Large insurers, brokerages, and risk management firms open summer internship applications as early as September or October. If you wait until spring, many structured cohorts are already closed. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so check listings throughout the year and apply as soon as a role opens.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for risk control specialist interns expect limited work history and weigh project evidence instead. Document two or three complete projects, such as a risk assessment report, a loss control analysis, or a safety audit case study, noting the tools and methodology you used. A linked, reviewable artifact gives recruiters something real to assess.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller internship cohorts, since many don't recruit on campus at all. Combining both channels widens the pool you reach.
Practice the risk control intern interview format out loud
Risk control specialist intern screens typically involve case-based conversations about risk identification, loss scenarios, or analytical problems. Practice out loud, explaining your reasoning as you go, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer. Recording yourself and reviewing it once is a fast way to catch gaps.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger insurance carriers and risk management firms run structured internship programs designed to train people new to the field, rotating interns through underwriting, loss control, and claims functions. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your interests, check their application windows in advance, and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 25% of the risk control specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you can't take. Migrate Mate's work-type filter lets you narrow the list in one step.
Risk Control Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a risk control specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For risk control specialist candidates, a documented risk assessment, loss control report, or analytical case study gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a risk control specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For risk control specialist interns, what drives it most is performance on real work, whether the team has headcount, and how early return-offer decisions are made. Position yourself by delivering on every project assignment, but don't count on conversion when planning your job search.
When should I apply for risk control specialist internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers, particularly insurers and national risk management firms, recruit summer interns the preceding fall and close cohorts before spring. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the best chance.
Are risk control specialist internships paid?
Most professional risk control specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so you can compare opportunities as you search without having to ask upfront.
What should a risk control specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools you used and where the work can be reviewed, such as a linked risk assessment report, loss control analysis, or safety audit case study. Add relevant coursework in risk management, insurance, or data analysis. Keep it to one page.
Are there remote risk control specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 75% of the risk control specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get risk control specialist 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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