Marsh Risk Early Career Program, Summer Intern 2027 – Claims Advocacy, Chicago
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- Term
- Summer 2027
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Pay
- $26/hr
- Deadline
- Not published
- Visa
- No sponsorship
Company:
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Special note: This position may close once a sufficient applicant pool has been reached, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Marsh Risk Early Career Program, Summer Intern 2027 – Claims Advocacy, Chicago
We are seeking talented individuals to join our Marsh Early Career Program Summer Internship, part of our Risk business at Marsh, within the Claims Advocacy team. This role will be based in Chicago with an anticipated start in June 2027. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Join Marsh's Early Career Program as a Summer Intern, a 10-week experience where interns will work directly with experts gaining exposure to a variety of claim advocacy disciplines, including workers' compensation, auto liability, general liability/products liability, environmental, product recall, and property claims. As part of our program benefits, you will have a vibrant cohort community and dedicated program team to provide learning and development opportunities, a mentorship program, exposure to senior leaders, and valuable networking opportunities. You’ll end your internship with a summer capstone presentation, giving you the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned and present your work to your team and senior leadership.
The Team
The Marsh Claims Advocacy Practice is comprised of a global team of experienced professionals, who are guided by the following key principles: Our Vision - Is to deliver claims excellence, using our extensive global network to produce integrated solutions for Clients. Our Approach - Is to tailor these solutions according to Client need and deliver them locally to provide a personal service. Our Objective - Is to add real value to Clients, particularly at times of their greatest need.
High-performing graduating students may be considered for a full-time opportunity after the internship.
We will count on you to:
- Support the team with the reporting, tracking, and documentation of client claims, helping ensure information is accurate and organized throughout the claims process.
- Assist with formal claim reviews by gathering and analyzing information, preparing supporting materials, and helping the team identify trends and insights that support clients and their risk.
- Collaborate with colleagues to support client needs, including preparing materials and coordinating information and follow-up with clients and other stakeholders.
- Assist with research, data analysis, presentations, and other projects that help the team evaluate claim activity.
What you need to have:
- Graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028
- Currently pursuing a bachelor degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Marketing, Analytics or a related major
- Interest in claims, insurance, risk management, or learning how organizations respond to and manage risk
- Organized and detailed-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfort collaborating with teammates
- Legal work authorization to work in the U.S on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, in other words, you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Green Card holder at the time of application
What makes you stand out?
- Previous internship, work, or extracurricular experiences involving customer service or collaboration with others
- Comfortable working with data or spreadsheets and an interest in developing analytical skills
- Client-focused mindset with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Application Process and Document Requirements
Uploading Resume and Cover Letter (both required): We review applications holistically and value a wide range of academic, professional, and extracurricular experiences. Please upload documents that are no more than two pages each in PDF format.
To ensure your application is considered complete, please submit a cover letter answering the questions below. We encourage thoughtful, authentic responses that reflect your interests, experiences, and alignment with Marsh.
- What interests you in beginning your career at Marsh within Claims Advocacy?
- Elaborate on why the city of Chicago appeals to you.
- Marsh works with clients and colleagues from diverse industries and backgrounds. Share an experience where you worked with people different from yourself and explain the importance of this in client-focused professional services.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly rate for this role is $26/hr. in Chicago. Please note that the salary is standardized per location and not subject to negotiation.
In addition, we offer:
- Mentorship and professional development support
- Hybrid work environment, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility
- Opportunities to participate in local office events and networking activities
Why join our team:
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients and communities.
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.