About the role#
This internship offers a chance to gain experience in the insurance industry during the Summer of 2027. You will join our Pasadena office and participate in a program designed to provide exposure to core financial and benefit concepts. You will engage in department-specific projects, attend cohort events, and work alongside our team of professionals.
What you'll do#
- Engage in department-specific projects that provide real-world impact for our clients and business.
- Build a foundational understanding of medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and other employee benefit programs.
- Gain exposure to financial concepts used to evaluate programs, including rates, claims experience, enrollment, contributions, and plan costs.
- Develop an introductory understanding of fully insured, level-funded, and self-funded arrangements.
- Learn how financial teams review renewal information, analyze cost changes, and support client renewal strategies.
- Work with benefit and financial data using Excel and other tools to identify trends.
- Observe how Financial Strategists collaborate with Client Executives, service teams, and carriers.
- Build skills in communication, presentation, analysis, problem-solving, and project management.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Risk Management and Insurance.
- Expected graduation date in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028.
- Interest in insurance-related roles, with preference for those involved in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma.
- Previous work or internship experience in a professional services environment.
- An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to think critically and provide creative solutions.
Location & details#
- Location: Pasadena, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid, full-time internship with an hourly pay range of $18.00 to $22.00, depending on your expected graduation year.
- Time Off: Interns are eligible for paid holidays and five days of LifeBalance PTO.
About IMA Financial Group, Inc.
IMA Financial Group provides commercial insurance, risk management, surety, and employee benefits consulting. The firm serves clients across the United States and Canada. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Operations include risk assessments, claims management, and insurance placement for diverse business needs.
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