Employee Benefits Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Employee Benefits Intern will join IMA’s summer internship program and work with the Employee Benefits team. The internship provides hands-on experience at an insurance brokerage and consulting firm, including exposure to how employers evaluate, develop, and manage benefits programs. The intern will work alongside experienced professionals and learn about client service, benefits strategy, renewals, carrier relationships, data and analytics, and business development. The program combines broader intern-cohort activities with team-specific work. Interns participate in meaningful projects, professional development, networking, job shadowing, and cohort events. The role is based out of IMA’s Atlanta office, with an on-site schedule Monday through Wednesday and remote work on Thursdays and Fridays. The internship is intended for students interested in exploring careers in employee benefits, insurance, consulting, client service, or sales.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, ideally in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field.
- Interest in exploring a career in employee benefits, insurance, consulting, client service, or sales.
- Previous work, internship, leadership, campus, or professional experience demonstrating initiative and responsibility.
- Enjoys working with people, building relationships, and providing exceptional service.
- Collaborative, curious, and organized, and comfortable working with people across different teams.
- Motivated and eager to learn, contribute meaningful work, and explore potential future opportunities with IMA.
Nice To Haves
- Involvement in insurance-related organizations such as Gamma Iota Sigma, or interest in becoming more involved in the insurance and benefits industry.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and enjoyment of solving problems, critical thinking, and creative solutions.
Responsibilities
- Work with 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 client partnerships.
- Participate in meetings and projects with associates across Employee Benefits.
- Build professional relationships and develop business, communication, analytical, and industry knowledge.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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