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

State Farm•Minneapolis, MN

11d•Remote

About The Position

State Farm is seeking a student intern for its Property & Casualty Claims Department. The intern will build claim-handling skills through investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and policy application, and work with experienced claims professionals on property claims, including fire-related and weather-related losses. The role includes learning to inspect residential and commercial properties and developing safe field-inspection practices using appropriate equipment. Interns receive mentorship and access to senior leadership, and may participate in volunteer opportunities and professional networking. 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 summer with little to no disruption in their work schedule. The role is primarily remote, with one scheduled week at an in-person hub location. The position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is open to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors throughout Minnesota. Reliable transportation is required for possible ride-alongs with licensed claims professionals; work-related mileage is reimbursed. The hourly pay is $24.00, and selected interns are eligible for a $2,000 stipend. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States immediately; the employer will not sponsor work authorization for this opportunity.

Requirements

Be a full-time student currently enrolled throughout the duration of the internship.
Be entering sophomore, junior, or senior year and graduating 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.
Have reliable transportation.
Be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately; sponsorship for U.S. work authorization is not available.
Be available for the internship duration, June 2, 2027, through August 11, 2027, with little to no work-schedule disruption.

Responsibilities

Build claim-handling skills in investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and policy application.
Work alongside 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 according to safety guidelines.
Participate in mentorship and gain access to senior leadership.
Take part in volunteer opportunities and build a professional network.
Be available for the full summer internship with little to no disruption in the work schedule.
Travel as needed for ride-alongs with licensed claims professionals.