Personal Lines Underwriting Intern – Summer 2027

FBL Financial Group, Inc. • West Des Moines, IA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Farm Bureau Financial Services is seeking a college student for a summer 2027 internship offering exposure to the insurance industry and personal lines underwriting. The intern may work in the field, take calls to assist agents, and answer agency inquiries by email. The role provides entry-level underwriting experience and general corporate exposure. Interns also participate in activities designed to introduce them to the organization, its culture, leadership, and business operations. The program uses an 80/10/10 approach: 80% of time is spent on meaningful departmental work and projects, 10% learning and networking with employees in other areas, and 10% in shared internship experiences.

The internship is based at the company’s office in West Des Moines, Iowa, and runs from mid-May to mid-August 2027, for 30–35 hours per week. Applicants must be current college students and authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without current or future immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• Must be a current college student.
• Must be available to work 30–35 hours per week from mid-May to mid-August 2027 at the West Des Moines, Iowa office.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis, without current or future immigration sponsorship.
• Be a quick learner interested in learning new concepts and ideas.
• Effective communication skills, excellent customer service skills, and a team-focused approach.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform meaningful work and project-based assignments within the department.
• Gain exposure to insurance and personal lines underwriting.
• Assist agents by taking calls and respond to agency inquiries by email.
• Participate in learning and networking with employees from other areas of the organization.
• Participate in shared internship activities introducing the company’s culture, leadership, and business operations.
• Work in the field as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed