JOB TITLE: Intern
JOB TYPE: FLSA Non-Exempt
SUMMARY: Responsible for learning and developing tangible skills in the area of Insurance, Risk Management and Employee Health & Benefits.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates a high level of intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn the business.
- Consistent and punctual with the submissions of the work assignments to the mentor.
- Completes weekly activity report and other forms required as learning tools.
- Relays and applies knowledge acquired in the academic setting to the company setting.
- Participates in office, carrier, and/or client meetings.
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with clients.
- Provides assistance to other colleagues and performs various administrative and other duties as needed.
- Maintains accountability for his/her actions and activities, both personally and professionally.
- Adheres to company policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior and abides by company policies governing the observation of confidentiality and the handling of confidential information.
JOB SCOPE:
- Communicates and interacts with all levels of management, colleagues and external customers.
- Functional responsibilities require basic knowledge of insurance principles and commitment to develop sales knowledge and risk management skills.
- Must have the ability and desire to perform prospecting calls and attend networking events.
- Displays resourcefulness in finding solutions for our clients, companies and our Agency.
- Work is performed in a clean office environment, and may require occasional travel to various sites for organizational and client meetings.
- The majority of work occurs during regular day hours with extended hours and schedule flexibility necessary to complete projects and to meet department needs.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma required.
- Student entering their senior year of college.
- Majoring in Risk and Insurance Management or displaying a keen interest in learning insurance, risk management, or financial fields.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Applied knowledge in the areas of communication, interpersonal relationship management, versatility and creativity.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. Marsh Agency offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including: health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. For more information about our company, please visit us at: http://marshmma.com/careers.