Heffernan Insurance Brokers · 1 month ago
2026 Summer Internship
Phoenix, AZ
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SummerHeffernan Insurance Brokers is a privately held brokerage that aims to create an enjoyable work environment for its employees. The internship program offers college students an inside look into the insurance industry while providing training in various departments such as client service, internal operations, and mergers & acquisitions.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Participates in various weekly training sessions to enhance professional skills
Shadowing team members as they meet with clients and prospects to gain a better understanding of risk improvement, insurance, sales, and marketing processes
Participate in various client service events
Assist service teams in resolving client issues in the most efficient and effective way, so our clients can focus on running and growing their businesses
Engage with customers or clients to provide service and/or sales
Contribute to operational improvements as an engaged team member by providing input and suggesting solutions
Integrate new technologies into existing tools and processes to boost efficiency
Perform data analysis, including work comp review and raw accounting data
Conduct original research and prepare reports based on findings, including recommendations or alternative proposals for action
Work within our operations department, playing a vital role in integrating new agencies into our processes and workflows
Hands-on experience in transitioning to a new Agency Management System (AMS) and moving to a paperless operation
Qualification
Required
College students entering their junior or senior year are eligible
Graduating seniors will also be considered
Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Must be reliable, organized, and interested in the insurance industry
Must be proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
Must be resourceful! A successful intern will ask questions and be eager to take on and learn more
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must embody the Heffernan Habits as outlined herein
Preferred
A basic understanding of insurance concepts is preferred
Company
Heffernan Insurance Brokers
Heffernan is an independent insurance brokerage firm offering financial services, business and financial insurance, and employee benefits.
Founded in 1988
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-07-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Mike Heffernan
President and CEO
Kate Grasman
CIO
Recent News
2025-12-15
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