About the role#
Auto-Owners Insurance is hiring a Claims Representative Intern for the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, paid internship based in Columbia, Missouri. You will gain experience in the insurance industry by working directly with claims investigations and resolutions.
What you'll do#
- Investigate claims by phone, mail, and on-site visits to gather facts.
- Determine policy coverage and evaluate the total amount of loss.
- Analyze legal liability to decide on claim outcomes.
- Issue accurate and timely payments to policyholders.
- Study insurance policies, forms, and endorsements to build your industry knowledge.
- Assist with claim resolutions, which may include attending arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in college, entering your junior or senior year.
- A major in Business Administration.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize and interpret data while handling multiple assignments.
- A detail-oriented approach to resolving complex issues.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, MO.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
About Auto-Owners Insurance
Auto-Owners Insurance provides life, home, car, and business insurance through a network of independent agents. The company operates as a privately held organization and has been in business since 1916. It maintains its headquarters in Lansing, Michigan. The firm employs over 5,700 people and appears on the Fortune 500 list.
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