About the position
Kunkel & Associates is a commercial insurance brokerage and consulting firm committed to providing quality service through professionalism and personalized attention for over 20 years. Our team provides consultative solutions for transportation, property & casualty, and employee benefits needs. We continue to grow by bringing innovative advantages to our clients, including resource consulting, safety and loss control management, claims management, and more. At Kunkel, we take pride in exceeding customer expectations within a unique working environment and uphold a culture that embraces hard work, balance, and fun.
Responsibilities
- Shadow and train with Sales Executives and support staff
- Learn how to complete insurance applications and build proposals
- Join client and prospect meetings, presentations, and service plan reviews
- Practice networking and cold calling to build business development skills
- Analyze data to ensure clients have appropriate coverage
- Shadow and support Account Managers and Client Service Representatives (CSRs)
- Assist with policy and endorsement checking
- Prepare renewal proposals and client service materials
- Gain exposure to claims, marketing applications, and carrier communications
- Contribute to special projects that support client service delivery
- Receive one-on-one mentorship from experienced team members
- Participate in team meetings, Friday intern sessions, and leadership roundtables
- Attend client-facing events and company social gatherings
- Work directly on projects that add measurable value to our business
- Network with professionals across all departments
- Attend up to four statewide leadership development events with other interns across Iowa, hosted by the Iowa Economic Development Authority
Requirements
- Working toward completion of BA or BS
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Service-oriented with a willingness to learn
- Adaptable, reliable, curious, and motivated
- Flexible scheduling with the capacity to work up to 40 hours (or part-time during the summer)
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Paid housing (if needed)
- Competitive hourly pay (double minimum wage)
- Paid mileage to official 'Insure Your Future' events
