Risk Control Intern
Date: Sep 9, 2024
Location: Erie, PA, US, 16530
Company: Erie Insurance
Division or Field Office: |
Underwriting Division |
Department of Position: | Field Commercial Mgmt Dept |
Work from: |
Corporate Office in Erie, PA |
Hourly Rate: | $18.80/hour |
Please Note: We are unable to offer this position to individuals who will require current or future immigration sponsorship for employment.
At Erie Insurance, we believe in professional and personal development. With our Future Focus Internship Program, both are provided in abundance. Not only do we offer the opportunity to gain professional experience in a challenging and competitive setting, but we welcome you as part of the ERIE family. We ensure that our interns receive the best internship experience possible, which includes multiple educational, developmental, professional, social and networking opportunities. The esteem ERIE holds in its Future Focus Internship Program is evident at every level of the organization, defined even further by multiple opportunities for socializing with high level leaders, up to and including our President and CEO. Are you ready for the internship experience of a lifetime? Look no further.
2025 Future Focus Internship Program Start Dates: Monday, May 12th or Monday, May 19th, 2025
2025 Future Focus Internship Program End Date: Friday, August 8th, 2025
Position Summary
Under close supervision, performs functional duties for assigned division. Performs special projects as required.
Opportunity to join our Future Focus Internship Program as a Risk Control Intern
Erie Insurance is committed to helping you learn and grow with a challenging internship position that will offer you relevant and real-world business experience. We are currently seeking applicants who are interested in being considered for our upcoming summer internship program as potential Risk Control Interns!
Who should apply?
- Applications are accepted from college students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university to pursue a four-year degree or to complete a master's degree program full-time
- A four-year degree student should be completing sophomore, junior, or senior year (graduating in spring 2025 thru spring 2027)
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is is highly preferred
About the Internship: The internship includes orientation to the company and the insurance industry through:
- A variety of challenging assignments in a stimulating work environment
- A personal mentor
- A variety of educational, social and community service events with other interns
- Social events and other networking activities with senior leaders including the CEO
- Relocation assistance may be available to those who qualify
- We have multiple talent programs and initiatives focused on attracting underrepresented students for internships and other job opportunities here at ERIE Insurance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Risk Control Interns will not only perform project related work that impacts our business and operations, but they will also spend time shadowing our Risk Control Consultants in real-world business cases and in-person visits. Projects can be research, data analysis, problem solving, and project management where creative thinking is encouraged.
- Use your safety knowledge to evaluate and analyze accident and insurance claim trends
- Propose solutions to reduce risk and accidents by identifying hazards and developing best practices
- Research emerging commercial business operations for risk, safety, and insurance
- Job shadow by participating in scheduled meetings and calls to learn our business
- Learn fundamentals of the insurance industry, different insurance coverages, and professional business etiquette
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.
Competencies
Qualifications
Minimum Educational Requirements
- High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
- Pursuit of Bachelor's degree with completion of sophomore year in a relevant field required.
Additional Experience
- Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
- Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software preferred.
Physical Requirements
Nearest Major Market: Erie