Risk Control Intern

Interns at IMA are a big deal! We understand how significant your decision on where to spend an internship is and what a positive experience can do to catapult your career. The best experiences provide true immersion in a company’s culture, access to and networking with senior leaders and industry experts, opportunities to apply what you learn through real work that drives real results, and a fun and engaging cohort to share the experience with!

 With this in mind, we’ve crafted our program to allow you to engage directly in our values-driven culture through company, department, and cohort events, all while being challenged with a blend of learning programs, informative networking sessions with IMA associates, and opportunities to engage in department-specific work projects that have real-world impact for our clients, our business, and our associates.

As an intern, your time will be divided between a core program shared with the entire cohort and specialized work, projects, and programming tailored to the department you join.

The IMA Risk Control team is excited to welcome a Risk Control Intern to our 2027 summer program! 

What You'll Do:

• Participate in client site visits and risk assessments
• Gain exposure to property and risk engineering, fire protection, and loss prevention
• Support workplace safety, fleet, and transportation risk initiatives
• Help build and support emerging risk technology solutions across IMA’s national footprint
• Explore telematics, data analytics, AI, and other emerging risk technologies
• Analyze loss trends and identify practical risk improvement opportunities
• Assist with client reports, presentations, and recommendations
• Learn how Risk Control supports insurance, underwriting, claims, and overall business strategy

Who We’re Looking For:

Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in:

• Safety or Occupational Health
• Safety, Fire Protection, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
• Risk Management & Insurance
• Business
• Data Analytics
• Construction Management
• Or a related technical or business field

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world client and field experience
• Exposure to multiple industries and risk disciplines
• Experience applying engineering, technology, data, and business thinking to real-world problems
• Mentorship from Risk Control professionals
• Insight into career opportunities in risk engineering, safety, insurance, and risk management

 You Should Have:

• An anticipated graduation date in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028.
• Interest in insurance-related roles; involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma 
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to organize information accurately.
• A collaborative, professional approach and sound judgment when handling confidential client information.
• Curiosity, a willingness to ask questions and receive feedback, and a commitment to learning and professional development.
• An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to solve problems, think critically, take initiative, and contribute creative solutions.

Benefits:

This internship is designed as a learning and development opportunity and does not include participation in the medical, dental, and vision insurance, and any other benefits program that are provided solely to regular full-time associates. You will, however, enjoy IMA paid holidays and five days of LifeBalance PTO during your internship. The LifeBalance PTO is inclusive of vacation, sick time or personal time. 

Compensation:

This position is classified as nonexempt and is paid on an hourly basis. The hourly pay range for IMA interns is 18.00 to 22.00 dollars and is determined by your expected graduating year. You will be paid for all hours worked and will be eligible for overtime in accordance with federal and state wage and hour laws. 

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.