Safety​/Risk​/Loss Control Intern

Who are we?

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we have built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved.

That is the power of “nice.” At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.

Internship

Western National Mutual Insurance Company is seeking to expand its Loss Control team by adding an Loss Control Intern. Our company growth, combined with our focus on innovation, transformation, and investments in the customer experience are key drivers supporting the expansion of our team. The Loss Control Intern will provide support to a variety of projects and initiatives, while playing a key role in our day‑to‑day operations.

• Are you looking to jump start your career in the Risk Management field?
• Directly assisting the Loss Control team with a wide range of projects related to reporting information regarding risk information, exposures, and controls.

We ARE The Relationship Company®! We are successful because we differentiate ourselves through exceptional service and the customer experience. We are here for our policyholders and independent agents in their time of greatest need. Our super‑regional footprint in the Midwest, Northwest and Alaska extends our reach and expands our network.

Western National provides a robust internship program designed for individuals aiming to acquire valuable experience in the insurance industry. This program not only offers practical, hands‑on opportunities and project work in partnership with our Loss Control team; but interns will also have the opportunity to enhance their existing skill sets through a range of professional development activities, cultivate relationships with employees and fellow interns, and participate in impactful volunteer initiatives within the community.

As a Loss Control Intern in our internship program, you will be a key contributor to our Loss Control team. In this role you will be involved with the following key areas in a variety of ways.

• Insurance Education – Meeting with department leaders to get a wholistic insurance view.
• Loss Control Education – Supporting your continuing education through safety and Loss Control training courses.
• Loss Control Job Training – On‑the‑job training with Loss Control professionals including visit preparation and onsite customer visits.
• Supporting the Team – Various projects and assignments developing internal resources, ongoing support and research for our LC Consulting Center.

• Pursuing a degree in insurance or occupational health and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and problem solve.
• Demonstrated time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work onsite at our corporate office in Edina, MN.

The base pay offered for this position will be $20.00/hour.

Western National is a growing, A+ rated group of property/casualty insurance companies serving individuals, families, and businesses in 20 states across the Midwest and Northwest U.S., including Alaska. Some of the recognitions we have received include:

• 2021 – 2025 Star Tribune Top Workplace
• Wards Top 50 performing Property/Casualty Insurance Company – 17 consecutive years
• 34th largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis‑St. Paul Business Journal)
• Wellness by Design Platinum +Green Award (Hennepin County)

Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our…