What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crop Underwriting Internship position at CCSI CC Services, Inc.?
Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients. About the role At COUNTRY Financial, we take pride in offering a competitive and enriching internship program. As a Crop Underwriting Intern, you’ll be part of the COUNTRY family and gain hands-on experience in agricultural insurance. You’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced mentors, attend speaker sessions with leaders across the company, participate in a case study competition, and engage in community volunteer opportunities. We’re excited to help you grow professionally while exploring a potential career in crop insurance. Responsibilities: - Review and analyze MPCI and Crop Hail policy changes using underwriting guidelines and federal program rules (e.g., RMA guidelines). - Evaluate risk factors such as crop type, acreage, historical yields, and farming practices to ensure proper classification and pricing. - Communicate with agents and internal teams to resolve underwriting questions and ensure accurate policy processing. - Assist in interpreting and applying state and federal crop insurance regulations to underwriting decisions. - Support the agency field by answering questions about coverage options, rates, and program deadlines. - Analyze reports and data to identify trends, flag inconsistencies, and recommend underwriting actions. - Use sound judgment and data to authorize exceptions to underwriting rules when appropriate. - Contribute to process improvement initiatives and automation efforts within the crop underwriting team. How does this role make an impact? "Test drive" a potential career path through real corporate projects, collaboration in meetings, and several networking opportunities. While working alongside and learning from expert leaders at all levels of the company, in addition to teaming up with fellow interns to showcase your ideas, our interns impact the business, and experience professional and personal growth. Do you have what we're looking for? Pursuing a degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related field. Must be able to work full-time from late May 2026 to early August 2026. Internship may be extended part-time through Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Graduation date of August 2026 or later. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. High attention to detail and accuracy in data review. Self-motivated, organized, and proactive. Interest in agriculture and crop insurance is a plus. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Why work with us? Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business. You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match. COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. Come join our team at COUNTRY today! COUNTRY is headquartered in Bloomington, IL and our corporate internship program follows a hybrid schedule. Individuals residing within 50 miles of our Bloomington, IL corporate office location are expected to work a hybrid work schedule. For most roles our hybrid work model consists of 2 days per week remote and 3 days per week in the office. From the moment you’re hired, we invest in you. We know job satisfaction fuels your contribution, so we offer competitive benefits that help you achieve your professional goals: Mentorship program Case study competition Professional development opportunities Networking opportunities Intern socials and lunches Volunteer opportunities Eligibility to make contributions to the 401(k) with company match Paid leave program Take the next steps to experience more with corporate internships at COUNTRY Financial and apply today! Have additional questions? Get in touch with Human Resources at jobs@countryfinancial.com. Provide your information to our recruiters for future opportunities by joining our talent community. Check out additional opportunities to: start your full time career with COUNTRY Financial intern at our Research Park DigitaLab at the University of Illinois start your full time career with the Illinois Farm Bureau © 2024 CC Services Inc., All rights reserved. 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