Commercial Lines Intern - Summer 2027

IMA Financial Group • Bellevue, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Lines Intern will participate in IMA’s Summer 2027 internship program at the Bellevue office, working on a normal five-day in-office schedule. The program combines cohort-wide learning and events with department-specific work, projects, and programming. Interns will have opportunities to engage with IMA’s culture, network with associates and industry experts, and contribute to work with real-world impact for clients, the business, and associates.

The intern will gain exposure to commercial insurance coverages and client needs by rotating among specialty groups, supporting data quality and compliance, participating in meetings, and contributing to research and business development projects. The position is hourly and nonexempt. The internship does not include the benefits provided solely to regular full-time associates; interns receive IMA-paid holidays and five days of LifeBalance PTO during the internship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a program related to a host department, such as Business, Finance, Accounting, or Risk Management and Insurance.
• Interest in insurance-related roles; involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma is noted.
• Expected graduation in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028.
• Previous work or internship experience in a professional services or similar environment.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to problem-solve, think critically, and provide creative solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma.
• Previous work or internship experience in a professional services or similar environment.
• Curiosity about future employment within the insurance industry; preference is given to students closer to graduation.

Responsibilities

• Perform EPIC system cleanup and validate data to maintain accuracy and compliance standards.
• Rotate weekly among specialty groups, such as real estate and construction, to learn about client needs and industry operations.
• Participate in client meetings to develop communication skills, understand expectations, and build professional relationships.
• Participate in internal strategy discussions and selected client and carrier meetings.
• Gain exposure to property, general liability, automobile, workers’ compensation, umbrella/excess, and other commercial coverages.
• Support special projects involving market research, account analysis, and business development.
• Build relationships across brokerage, account management, claims, risk control, and specialty teams.

Benefits

• IMA-paid holidays.
• Five days of LifeBalance PTO during the internship, inclusive of vacation, sick time, or personal time.
• Hourly pay of $18 to $22; eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed