Summer 2027 Intern - Property & Casualty Claims - Claim Specialist - Proximity, OH

State Farm•Columbus, OH

9d•Remote

About The Position

State Farm is hiring a Summer 2027 Property & Casualty Claims intern as a Claim Specialist. The internship is designed for students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year who are graduating in December 2027, May 2028, or May 2029. The opportunity may extend across two summers. Interns gain hands-on experience with property claims, including fire- and weather-related losses, while learning claim handling and property inspection practices. The internship runs June 2, 2027, through August 11, 2027, Monday through Friday for 38.75 hours per week. Hired interns are expected to be available for the duration of the program with little to no disruption in their work schedule. Pay is $24 per hour, and selected interns are eligible for a $2,000 stipend. The position is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is open to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors throughout Ohio. Work is primarily remote, with one scheduled week at an in-person hub location. Hub locations are Dunwoody, Georgia; Richardson, Texas; Tempe, Arizona; or Bloomington, Illinois. Reliable transportation is required because interns may have opportunities to ride along with a licensed claims professional; work-related mileage is reimbursed. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States immediately; State Farm will not sponsor work authorization for this opportunity. Interns must be full-time students enrolled throughout the internship. State Farm provides mentorship, access to senior leadership, and volunteer opportunities to help interns build their professional network and contribute to their communities.

Requirements

Be a full-time student currently enrolled throughout the duration of the internship.
Be entering sophomore, junior, or senior year and graduating in December 2027, May 2028, or May 2029.
Major in Business, Risk Management/Insurance, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Construction Management, Property Management, or another major aligned with Claims business needs.
Demonstrate teamwork, critical thinking, sound decision-making, excellent communication, attention to detail, and customer focus.
Be available for the full summer internship, with little to no disruption in work schedule.
Have reliable transportation.
Be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately; employer sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Responsibilities

Build claim-handling skills, including investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and policy application.
Work alongside experienced claims professionals on property claims, including fire-related and weather-related losses.
Learn to inspect residential and commercial properties.
Develop safe field-inspection practices and use appropriate equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
Participate in volunteer opportunities and build a professional network.
Potentially ride along with a licensed claims professional.