Claims Intern

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Home Office - Bel Air, MD, Position Type: Internship, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.75Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Category: Insurance, WHO WE ARE:

Harford Mutual Insurance Group is a growing, dynamic mutual insurance carrier providing commercial property and casualty insurance products and services to a regional market. Headquartered in Harford County, Maryland, Harford Mutual offers a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment with a rich company culture. Founded in 1842 on the principles of mutuality, we believe in insuring opportunity through mutual success® for our policyholders, agents, communities, and employees, and invite our employees to continue that tradition with respect, integrity, exemplary service, and personal responsibility.

Listed within this posting is the anticipated salary range for this position, plus variable incentive compensation. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will be dependent on several factors that include, but are not limited to, your business experience, education, and individual capacity. Harford Mutual is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Harford Mutual is looking for a Claims intern to support the Claims team over the 2027 summer. This position is for individuals currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing career opportunities in Risk and Insurance Management or related field.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Support the Claims team through a variety of operational, administrative, and claims-related activities.
Perform claims-related responsibilities including, but not limited to, taking first notices of loss, reviewing policies and claim documentation, conducting research, and assisting claims examiners and supervisors with claim reviews and other claim handling activities.
Participate in department projects, business initiatives, and process improvement efforts designed to enhance claims operations and the customer experience.
Gain exposure to claims technology, data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with business partners across the organization.
Receive training and guidance to support these activities and professional development.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by a supervisor.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Risk and Insurance Management or related Business field

WHO YOU ARE:

Resourcefulness problem solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:

Harford Mutual Insurance Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position.

Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package. To learn more, please visit the Perks & Benefits on our website.
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