Crop Insurance Intern
About The Position
Sompo is hiring a Summer 2027 Regional Crop Insurance Intern for its AgriSompo group. Based in the Upper Midwest Regional Office in Fargo, North Dakota, this 10-week internship provides hands-on experience in the crop insurance industry through structured learning, networking, and interaction with leadership. The role is primarily office-based and may require approximately 25% travel to gain exposure to other parts of the business. The intern will support regional staff and learn about the functions that drive crop insurance operations. Work includes assisting with projects, reporting, research, and administrative activities, while learning how departments collaborate to serve agents and policyholders. The program also includes professional development and leadership sessions, networking opportunities, and a capstone project presented to a manager, mentor, and business leaders. The internship offers exposure to the Federal Crop Insurance Program; the crop insurance policy lifecycle; underwriting, field claims, quality control, and operations; data analysis and process improvement; field visits and customer interactions; crop insurance products and risk management; agricultural and weather-related risk factors; and technology and digital tools used in underwriting, claims, and customer service.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.3.
- Demonstrated interest in agriculture, agribusiness, business, insurance, risk management, finance, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and initiative.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Responsibilities
- Support regional staff and learn about functions that drive crop insurance operations.
- Assist with projects, reporting, research, and administrative activities.
- Complete and present a capstone project to a manager, mentor, and business leaders.
- Learn about the Federal Crop Insurance Program and the role crop insurance plays in supporting agricultural producers.
- Learn the crop insurance policy lifecycle, including sales, underwriting, acreage reporting, claims administration, and policy servicing.
- Shadow Regional team members in underwriting, field claims, quality control, and operations support.
- Assist with data analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives related to regional operations.
- Participate in field visits and customer interactions.
- Develop knowledge of crop insurance products, coverages, and risk management solutions.
- Collaborate with teams across the organization to understand how functions work together to serve agents and insureds.
- Participate in structured professional development, leadership learning sessions, and networking events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
