Employee Benefits Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Employee Benefits Intern will join IMA’s summer 2027 internship program, gaining hands-on experience with an Employee Benefits team at a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm. The intern will work alongside experienced professionals and learn how IMA partners with employers to develop and manage benefits strategies and programs. Exposure may include client service, benefits strategy, renewals, carrier relationships, data and analytics, and business development. The internship combines department-specific projects with professional development, networking, job shadowing, and intern cohort events. The position is based in IMA’s Atlanta office, with an on-site schedule Monday through Wednesday and remote work on Thursdays and Fridays. The program is designed for students interested in exploring careers in employee benefits, insurance, consulting, client service, or sales. The listed compensation is $18–$22 USD; the general benefits package described in the posting does not apply to internship roles.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Interest in exploring a career in employee benefits, insurance, consulting, client service, or sales.
- Enjoys working with people, building relationships, and providing exceptional service.
- Collaborative, curious, and organized, and comfortable working with people across different teams.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with an ability to solve problems, think critically, and develop creative solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Degree studies in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field.
- Involvement in insurance-related organizations such as Gamma Iota Sigma, or interest in becoming more involved in the insurance and benefits industry.
- Previous work, internship, leadership, campus, or professional experience demonstrating initiative and responsibility.
- Interest in contributing meaningful work, learning from experienced professionals, and exploring a future career with IMA.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside Employee Benefits professionals on projects supporting clients, associates, and the business.
- Learn how IMA partners with employers to evaluate, develop, and manage employee benefits programs.
- Gain exposure to benefit offerings and solutions, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other employer-sponsored benefits.
- Support client service teams with day-to-day projects and activities.
- Learn about the renewal process and how IMA works with clients and insurance carriers to evaluate benefit options.
- Shadow Account Managers, Account Executives, Consultants, Producers, and other Employee Benefits professionals.
- Connect with Producers and business development professionals to learn how IMA builds relationships, identifies opportunities, and develops long-term client partnerships.
- Participate in meetings and projects with associates across different areas of Employee Benefits.
- Build professional relationships with fellow interns, IMA associates, and leaders.
- Participate in hands-on projects, professional development, networking, job shadowing, and intern cohort events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
