Claims Intern Summer 2026

FBL Financial Group•West Des Moines, IA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you thrive in a work environment where you must multi-task and have strong organization skills? Are you a go-getter with high initiative and a positive attitude? What You'll Do: As a Claims Intern, you will assist with non-storm and storm projects as needed. You will be in charge of coverage reviews, total loss paperwork, and following up on claims as needed. This internship is a great opportunity to gain an understanding of Farm Bureau Financial Services' culture and products. You will learn our Claims Best Practices and processes and assist with managing claims and assisting customers during storm season. Our internship program has an 80/10/10 approach, meaning that 80% of your work time will involve performing tasks and working on projects within your hired work area, 10% will focus on exposure to other areas within your assigned division to gain more corporate experience, and the final 10% will be spent job shadowing other departments, networking and taking part in many other events where you'll have the opportunity to learn even more about our culture and work environment. This opportunity is a great way for you to get your foot in the door and spend your summer gaining entry-level claims/insurance experience, as well as general corporate real-world exposure. If you're interested in getting your career started on the right track, joining a company that appreciates employees and provides growth and development opportunities, we invite you to apply today. Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!

Requirements

Be a current college student. Business-related major or communications major preferred. Junior or Senior status preferred.
A quick learner who is looking to learn new concepts and ideas, and able to learn basic understanding of claims and insurance.
Strong computer skills are required to quickly learn our multiple systems. Familiarity with Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.
Effective communicator, excellent customer service skills, and team focused.
Must be detail-oriented and willing to ask questions.
Must be comfortable talking on the telephone, as approximately 25% of your time will be spent on the phone.
Be available to work full time (30+ hours/week. Between 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday) from our West Des Moines, IA office during the Summer of 2026.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis.
At this time, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization.