Employee Benefits Intern - Summer 2027

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

Interns at IMA are a big deal. We know an internship is more than just a summer job. It’s an opportunity to explore a career, build your network, develop new skills, and discover where you want to go next. That’s why IMA’s internship program is designed to give you real-world, hands-on experience from day one. You will become part of our values-driven culture, connect with senior leaders and industry professionals, collaborate with associates across the organization, and contribute to meaningful work that supports our clients and our business. This internship will be based out of our Atlanta office, with an on-site schedule of three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) and a remote schedule on Thursdays and Fridays.

Throughout the summer, you will participate in a combination of:

Hands-on projects and meaningful department-specific work

Professional development and learning opportunities

Networking with IMA leaders and associates

Job shadowing and exposure to different career paths within the insurance industry

Intern cohort events designed to help you build relationships and have fun along the way

Your internship experience will combine programming shared with the broader IMA intern cohort with specialized experiences tailored to the team you join.

Employee Benefits Internship:

Our Employee Benefits team is excited to welcome an intern to our summer internship program. This internship offers the opportunity to experience firsthand how a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm partners with employers to develop benefits strategies that support their people and their business. You will work alongside experienced Employee Benefits professionals and gain exposure to the many components that go into supporting employer-sponsored benefit programs, including client service, benefits strategy, renewals, carrier relationships, data and analytics, and business development.

What You’ll Experience:

During your internship, you will have the opportunity to:

Work alongside Employee Benefits professionals on projects that support our clients, associates, and business

Learn how IMA partners with employers to evaluate, develop, and manage employee benefits programs

Gain exposure to different benefit offerings and solutions, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other employer-sponsored benefits

Support client service teams with day-to-day projects and activities while learning how strong client relationships are built and maintained

Gain exposure to the renewal process and learn how IMA works with clients and insurance carriers to evaluate benefit options

Shadow Account Managers, Account Executives, Consultants, Producers, and other Employee Benefits professionals to learn about the different career paths available within the industry

Connect with Producers and business development professionals to learn how IMA builds relationships, identifies opportunities, and develops long-term client partnerships

Participate in meetings and projects with associates across different areas of Employee Benefits to see how teams collaborate to deliver solutions for clients

Build relationships with fellow interns, IMA associates, and leaders while expanding your professional network

Develop practical business, communication, analytical, and industry knowledge that will help prepare you for your career after graduation

More Than a Summer Internship

Many former IMA interns have gone on to build careers with us after graduation, and we’re proud that our internship program serves as an important pipeline for future talent. We’re looking for students who are curious, motivated, eager to learn, and excited about exploring the possibilities of a career in employee benefits, insurance, consulting, client service, and sales.

What We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

Are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, ideally in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field

Have an interest in exploring a career in employee benefits, insurance, consulting, client service, or sales

Are involved in insurance-related organizations such as Gamma Iota Sigma, or are interested in becoming more involved in the insurance and benefits industry

Have previous work, internship, leadership, campus, or professional experience that demonstrates initiative and responsibility

Enjoy working with people, building relationships, and providing exceptional service

Bring an entrepreneurial mindset and enjoy solving problems, thinking critically, and coming up with creative solutions

Are collaborative, curious, organized, and comfortable working with people across different teams

Want an internship where you can contribute meaningful work, learn from experienced professionals, and explore opportunities for a future career with IMA

Why IMA?

At IMA, you won’t spend your summer on the sidelines. You’ll be part of the team . You’ll gain meaningful experience, build relationships with people across the organization, develop skills you can take with you throughout your career, and get a firsthand look at what a future at IMA could look like. If you’re ready to learn, contribute, build your network, and explore a career in Employee Benefits and the insurance industry, we’d love to meet you .

Salary Range

$18 — $22 USD

Compensation & Benefits

Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:

Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend , Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.

Why Join IMA?

We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first

What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.

We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team

We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.

We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry

• •Business Insurance Magazine – Best Places to Work in Insurance
• •US Insurance Awards – Community Outreach Project of the Year
• •U.S. Chamber of Commerce Citizen Awards – Best Corporate Steward finalist
• •Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces
• •Inc. 5000 – List of Fastest Growing Companies
• •Alaska Journal of Commerce – Best Workplaces in Alaska
• •Charlotte Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• •Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
• •Connecticut Top Workplaces
• •Dallas Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• •Denver Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• •Denver