About the role#
This summer internship provides an introduction to Workers’ Compensation claims management. You will work within our Claims Department in Lakeland, Florida, to learn from experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience with the claims process.
What you'll do#
- Rotate through key departments within the Claims organization.
- Gain exposure to operational areas that support our claims work.
- Learn the fundamentals of Workers’ Compensation claims adjusting.
- Shadow a field adjuster to observe how they evaluate claims and gather facts about accidents and injuries.
- Collaborate with the Claims Liaison team to understand how adjusters interact with agents.
- Research reported issues and identify potential solutions.
- Complete a summer-long project and present your results at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited four-year college or university.
- Pursuit of a degree in Risk Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Healthcare, or a related field.
- Junior or senior academic standing is preferred.
- An interest in insurance, Workers’ Compensation, or risk management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality.
- A self-motivated and goal-oriented approach.
Location & details#
- Location: Lakeland, Florida.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This position is paid.
- We do not offer employment visa sponsorship for this role.
About Summit
Summit is a quantitative consulting and data analytics firm based in Washington, District of Columbia. Founded in 2003, the company provides data analysis and consulting services to both public and commercial clients. The firm employs between 51 and 200 people. Its staff includes economists and econometricians who focus on quantitative and qualitative research.
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