About the role#
This summer internship offers a practical look at the Property and Casualty Claims department. You will gain hands-on experience in how we handle claims while working with professionals who manage fire and weather-related losses. The program includes mentorship opportunities and access to senior leadership to help you build your professional network.
What you'll do#
- Build skills in claim investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and policy application.
- Work alongside experienced claims professionals on property claims.
- Inspect residential and commercial properties.
- Develop safe field-inspection practices and use required equipment according to safety guidelines.
- Participate in volunteer opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student entering your sophomore, junior, or senior year.
- Pursuing a degree in Business, Risk Management/Insurance, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Construction Management, Property Management, or a related field.
- Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills.
- Keen attention to detail and a focus on the customer.
- Ability to work full-time (38.75 hours per week) from June 2, 2027, to August 11, 2027.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is primarily remote.
- You will spend one scheduled week working in person at a hub location in either Dunwoody, GA, Richardson, TX, Tempe, AZ, or Bloomington, IL.
- Reliable transportation is required for ride-alongs with licensed claims professionals. Work-related mileage is reimbursed.
- Compensation is $24.00 per hour, plus a $2,000 stipend.
About State Farm
State Farm is a provider of insurance and financial services. The company offers auto, health, and life insurance products. Founded in 1922, it maintains its headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois. It operates as a privately held organization with over 112,000 employees.
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