Description

Who are we?

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we have built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. That is the power of “nice.” At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.

Western National Mutual Insurance Company seeks to expand its Underwriting team by adding a Personal Lines Underwriting Intern. Our company growth, combined with our focus on innovation, transformation, and investments in the customer experience are key drivers supporting the expansion of our team. Our Underwriting team takes great pride in helping our customers in their time of need. This is an excellent opportunity to provide exceptional service to our customers in the underwriting handling process.

Does this interest you?

Are you looking to jump start your career in Underwriting?
Directly assisting the Underwriting team with a wide range of projects related to the writing of Personal Insurance policies?

We ARE?The Relationship Company®! We are successful because we differentiate ourselves through exceptional service and the customer experience. We are here for our policyholders and independent agents in their time of greatest need. Whether it be commercial property/casualty insurance or personal home, auto, and/or property insurance, we have policy coverage to protect what’s most important. Our super-regional footprint in the Midwest, northwest and Alaska extends our reach and expands our network.

Western National Intern Program Summary:

Western National provides a robust internship program designed for individuals aiming to acquire valuable experience in the insurance industry. This program not only offers practical, hands-on opportunities and project work in partnership with our personal lines underwriting team; but interns will also have the opportunity to enhance their existing skill sets through a range of professional development activities, cultivate relationships with employees and fellow interns, and participate in impactful volunteer initiatives within the community.

Position Summary:

As a Personal Lines Underwriting intern in our Internship Program, you will be a key contributor to our personal lines team. Possible tasks that you assist with include:

Learning insurance industry terms, goals, challenges, and business communication skills
Partnering with underwriting and other departments to modify renewal business as needed
Assessing replacement cost value for property business and ensure adequate limits are in place
Update policies when incoming communication outlines a change in risk
Communication with agency force regarding changes or requests for information

Requirements

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Completed 2-3 years of college preferred
Willingness to focus for extended periods of time
Proven project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task, and establish/meet deadlines
An understanding of various technology applications

Compensation Overview:

The base pay offered for this position will be $20.00/hour.

More About Western National Mutual Insurance Company:

Western National is a growing, A+ rated group of property/casualty insurance companies serving individuals, families, and businesses in 20 states across the Midwest and Northwest U.S., including Alaska. Some of the recognitions we have received include:

2021 – 2025 Star Tribune Top Workplace
Wards Top 50 performing Property/Casualty Insurance Company – 17 consecutive years
34th largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal)
Wellness by Design Platinum +Green Award (Hennepin County)

Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset. We also offer competitive pay, robust wellbeing programs, and a healthy work-life balance; and these attributes are just some of the reasons why half of our employees have chosen to stay with us for 10 or more years. Check out our website (https://www.wnins.com/) for additional information about our company and the many reasons to work with Western National Insurance Group.

Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.