Farm Underwriting Intern

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!

We're excited you're interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.

About the role

At COUNTRY Financial we pride ourselves on offering a competitive and enriching internship program. As an intern you will be part of the COUNTRY family, be assigned real and meaningful work, partner with a mentor, attend speaker sessions with employees of all levels, learn about future career opportunities, participate in a case study competition, have ample opportunities to network within the organization, volunteer in our community, and so much more! We''re excited you are considering us to enhance your college and internship experience.

Responsibilities:

• Promote Partners in Excellence and a positive relationship with the agency field. Communicate with the agency field and other departments concerning underwriting related questions/issues and resolve problem cases. Assist the agency field in responding to questions about proposed coverages and rates.
• Ensure profitable risk selection and pricing by properly classifying exposures, verifying characteristics are identified and applied, and making changes when warranted.
• Review and analyze targeted reports and take appropriate underwriting action to ensure proper classification and rating.

Application Timeline:

We know waiting can be difficult, so we want to set expectations upfront. Our internship recruiting process takes place over several months. Applications open in mid-September and are reviewed as they are received. HR interviews are expected to begin in mid-October, followed by interviews with hiring leaders. Depending on the role and applicant volume, hiring decisions and offers may be made anytime from October through January. We appreciate your patience throughout the process and will communicate updates as they become available.

How does this role make an impact?

"Test drive" a potential career path through real corporate projects, collaboration in meetings, and several networking opportunities. While working alongside and learning from expert leaders at all levels of the company, in addition to teaming up with fellow interns to showcase your ideas, our interns impact the business, and experience professional and personal growth.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Pursuing a degree in agribusiness or a related field.
• Must be able to work full-time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027. the internship may be extended part-time through fall 2027 and spring 2028.
• Graduation date of August 2027 or beyond.
• Strong customer service, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to be productive, with high degree of accuracy/attention to detail
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We're a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won't get lost in the shuffle. You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You'll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Come join our team at COUNTRY today!