About the role#
Western National Insurance is hiring a Commercial Lines Underwriting Intern for our Summer 2027 program. You will join our team in Edina to gain hands-on experience in the insurance industry. This role focuses on supporting our underwriters with daily operations and specific projects that impact our policy writing and agency partnerships.
What you'll do#
- Learn the fundamentals of the commercial insurance industry, including policy formation.
- Assist the underwriting team with projects related to writing commercial insurance policies.
- Help our region grow by ensuring policies are issued correctly.
- Contribute to ongoing projects designed to improve service for our insureds and agents.
What you'll need#
- Completed two years of college is preferred.
- Intermediate experience with Word and Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow established processes and procedures.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to work on-site at our corporate office in Edina, MN.
Location & details#
- Location: Edina, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20.00 per hour.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
About Western National Insurance
Western National Insurance is a property and casualty insurance group based in Edina, Minnesota. Founded in 1901, the company provides personal and commercial coverage across 19 states. It also offers surety bonds in 38 states. The organization distributes its products through independent insurance agents and employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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