SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2025: 6/2/2025 - 8/8/2025

Please note, employment offered to residents in the following states only: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont.

Preferred Mutual’s internship program provides paid opportunities for undergraduate students to contribute to a variety of critical business assignments, apply academic knowledge, and match their interests to real-world experiences. Our internship program is nationally recognized as an Elite 50 Internship program by RISE Professional.

Our (10) week program includes day to day operational experience, department group projects, lunch & learns with department heads, group internship project, online learning, offsite group activities (baseball game and business lunch/dinner etiquette at a fine dining restaurant with our CEO and/or CHRO) and participation at our annual company picnic.

PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:

Consider an opportunity in the Claims Department - Auto, Property, etc.

LOCATION and HOUSING:

Internships will be available on a hybrid basis at our New Berlin, NY office location. Housing can be provided, if needed.

THE UNDERGRADUATE INTERN WILL:

• Support business unit by assisting with specific projects with defined tasks
• Use academic coursework knowledge to contribute to team discussions and decision-making
• Research topics relevant to necessary business units within organization
• Gain valuable real world work experience and business knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited institution
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as a team
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Demonstrated customer service and ability to quickly shift priorities
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment

ABOUT US:

As a mutual company, we are independent by nature, so we think about insurance solutions a little differently. Through listening, problem solving, examining your challenges and collaborating on the right solutions for you, Preferred Mutual independent agents provide flexible solutions and adapt to your evolving needs. We do the same for our employees. We are process and domain experts, focused on the solutions that deliver results for our clients and our company. We offer a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. With Preferred, there are no surprises. You can count on us to deliver on our promises and be there when you need us, as your insurance provider and your employer. Preferred Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

DISCLAIMER:

This role (job) description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Preferred Mutual Insurance Company and its employees.

The base pay for this position is $22.00 paid on an hourly basis.