About the role#
Western National Insurance is hiring a Product Development Intern for the Summer 2027 program. This role supports the team that builds, maintains, and improves personal and commercial insurance products. You will gain hands-on experience with product research, data analysis, and regulatory filings while working across departments like Actuarial, Underwriting, and Claims.
What you'll do#
- Compile, organize, validate, and analyze information for product development projects.
- Review and update product materials, including forms, rates, rules, manuals, and templates.
- Identify trends and patterns in data and summarize your findings for the team.
- Research insurance requirements and market practices to recommend practical solutions.
- Collaborate with partners in Technology, Compliance, Operations, and Analytics.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Business, Insurance, or a related field.
- Interest in how insurance products are structured, priced, regulated, and administered.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and learn new systems.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship based on-site at our corporate office in Edina, Minnesota.
- Compensation is $20.00 per hour.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available 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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