Summer 2027 Intern - Property & Casualty Claims - Claim Specialist - Proximity, IN

State Farm•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Remote

About The Position

State Farm is seeking a Property & Casualty Claims intern to gain hands-on experience in claim handling and property claims. Interns will work alongside experienced claims professionals, learn to inspect residential and commercial properties, and develop safe field-inspection practices using appropriate equipment. The internship may extend across two summers and includes mentorship, access to senior leadership, and volunteer opportunities. The position is primarily remote, with one scheduled week at an in-person hub location and occasional field ride-alongs with a licensed claims professional. It is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is open to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors throughout Indiana. The internship runs from June 2, 2027, through August 11, 2027, Monday through Friday, for 38.75 hours per week. Interns are expected to be available throughout the program with little to no disruption in their work schedule. Pay is $24.00 per hour, and selected interns are eligible for a $2,000 stipend. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States; the employer will not sponsor work authorization for this opportunity.

Requirements

Be a full-time student enrolled throughout the duration of the internship.
Be entering sophomore, junior, or senior year and graduate in December 2027, May 2028, or May 2029.
Major in Business, Risk Management/Insurance, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Construction Management, Property Management, or another field aligned with Claims business needs.
Demonstrate teamwork, critical thinking, sound decision-making, excellent communication, attention to detail, and customer focus.
Be available for the full summer internship with little to no disruption in work schedule.
Have reliable transportation for potential ride-alongs with a licensed claims professional.
Be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; sponsorship for U.S. work authorization is not available.

Responsibilities

Build claim-handling skills in investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and policy application.
Work with experienced claims professionals on property claims, including fire-related and weather-related losses.
Learn to inspect residential and commercial properties.
Develop safe field-inspection practices and use appropriate equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
Participate in mentorship and access senior leadership.
Take part in volunteer opportunities and build a professional network.
Attend one scheduled in-person week at a hub location and potentially participate in ride-alongs with a licensed claims professional.