Catastrophe Claims Summer Internship - Farmer's Insurance, Olathe, KS Job Details

Job Details

Job ID #: 88386 Location(s): KS - Olathe Functional Area: Claims Education Required: High School Diploma Position Type: Full Time Relocation Provided: None Experience Required: None

Position Description

The Farmers Insurance Catastrophe Response Team Internship program is an 11-week program focused on giving students the opportunity to learn about the organization and gain real work experience. Included in the program is the opportunity to work with members of management, learn the claims process, and sample real work of a Catastrophe Claims Adjuster.

The Catastrophe Adjuster position involves assisting customers from all parts of the country with various types and severity of claims. After our policyholder’s report their claim, the claims are referred to an adjuster for investigation. The adjuster is responsible for confirming coverage, validating damages, negotiating and settling claims. As an intern with the Catastrophe Response Team, a majority of your time will be spent in an office environment handling various catastrophe related claims. Standard work week will be Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:45pm. Depending on claim volume, there will be potential for overtime during the week and on weekends.

As a condition of being an intern with the Catastrophe Response Team, you must be available for travel to catastrophe sites on short notice and be willing to work extended hours. All interns will be given the opportunity to assist with inspections on field claims. This will involve travel to a catastrophe site, overnight stays at a hotel for up to three weeks, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, completing damage inspections, and writing estimates. While working on a catastrophe site, you may be required to work up to 12 hours each day. Overtime pay and a meal per diem will be paid if applicable. Bilingual students are encouraged to apply.

Position Requirements

Internship Program:

 11-week internship from May 21 – August 3, 2012
 Training to perform specific tasks within the Catastrophe Department
 Travel to a catastrophe site
 A graduation lunch
 Performance evaluation

Benefits:

 Interns earn $13.50 per hour
 Gain full-time work experience with a minimum of 40 hours per week
 Opportunities to work part-time through the school year and breaks
 Learn the day-to-day functions of a Catastrophe Claims Adjuster
 Gain a working knowledge of how different departments work together in a large organization

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Not Indicated

Physical Actions

Must be able to travel including overnight stays for up to three weeks, climbing ladders and walking on roofs.

Physical Environment

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Education Requirements

Requirements:

 Fewer than 30 credit hours remaining to degree completion as of the end of the spring 2012 semester
 Enrolled in accredited college full-time (12 hours) during Spring/Fall semesters for a Bachelor Degree program
 In good academic standing – 3.0 GPA or higher
 Proficient computer skills - IT or Computer Science majors encouraged to apply
 Good driving record – you must be able to pass a driving background check
 All majors

Experience Requirements

Not Indicated

Special Skills Requirements

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