Job Information
| Job Title | Workers Compensation Claims Intern |
| Home Department: | Claims |
| Employment Status: | Non-Exempt; Temporary Full-TimeSummer Internship (possibility to extend beyond the summer) |
| Schedule: | 40 hours/week with Flexible Scheduling Opportunities |
| Position Location: | Corporate Office |
Overview
Protecting our policyholders’ dreams, passions, and livelihoods has a direct impact on the communities we serve. We work towards excellence, conduct ourselves with high integrity, and take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Small Details. Big Difference. Find out how you can make a difference with a career at Society.
Society Insurance is looking for a dedicated intern to join our Workers’ Compensation team within the Claims department. In this role, you’ll assist in managing and analyzing claims related to workplace injuries, gaining valuable experience in this essential area of insurance, which provides medical benefits and wage replacement to employees affected by job-related injuries or illness.
About the Role
- Produces and manages information by generating and monitoring data and other pertinent documentation for claim files.
- Maintains databases’ by entering new and updated claim information.
- Assists with new claims by entering information into our claims system and distributing them to appropriate staff members.
- Develops knowledge of workers’ compensation system by reviewing and participating in claims investigations, department meetings, and other applicable training.
- Reviews and maintains cost containment programs.
- Prepares various reports by researching, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing research and project data.
- Participates and attends variety of functions in the community and within the company to provide a well-rounded insurance internship. This may include job shadows in other departments, company events for interns, insurance networking, and many more.
About You
- You are composed and enjoy working with ambiguity.
- You are customer focused and relate well to all kinds of people.
- You are patient and practice attentive and active listening.
- You set objectives and goals to reach deadlines.
- You are personally committed to continual improvement.
- You are a strong communicator.
What it Will Take
- Pursuing Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
- 3.0 or better cumulative GPA on a 4.0-point scale.
- Full-time or part-time collegiate status.
- Basic computer software knowledge (word processing, e-mail, accessing and updating databases).
- Experience with operating typical office machines (such as a copy machine, fax machine, computer).
- Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by Society Insurance.
What Society Can Offer with your Internship
- Award-Winning Program: Our internship program was honored with the 2024 Best Internship Program Award by Employ Humanity.
- Hands-on Experience: Engage in real work related to your degree with opportunities for job shadowing.
- Competitive Pay: This is a paid internship with competitive compensation.
- Paid Holidays: Benefit from paid time off during holidays.
- Mental Health Wellness: Receive 8 paid hours annually to prioritize your mental well-being.
- Path to Full-Time Employment: High-performing interns may be considered for full-time positions after graduation.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and fellow interns through company events and external networking activities.
- Summer Series Events: Participate in exclusive intern events across Fond du Lac county, including volunteer work, networking, and social gatherings.
- Company Intern Events: Enjoy dedicated intern-only activities like escape rooms, an end-of-summer party, and more.
Society Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Society Insurance also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.
Society Insurance is a drug-free workplace. Any candidate who receives an offer of employment from Society will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test for controlled substances. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment drug test, which is conducted in accordance with Society’s substance abuse policy.