Claims Intern (Columbus, OH)

Division or Field Office:


Office of Claims Division

Department of Position: Claims Talent Department

Work from:
Columbus Claims Office Hourly Rate: $19.18

At Erie Insurance, we believe in professional and personal development. With our Future Focus Internship Program, both are provided in abundance. Not only do we offer the opportunity to gain professional experience in a challenging and competitive setting, but we welcome you as part of the ERIE family. We ensure that our interns receive the best internship experience possible, which includes multiple educational, developmental, professional, social and networking opportunities. The esteem ERIE holds in its Future Focus Internship Program is evident at every level of the organization, defined even further by multiple opportunities for socializing with high level leaders, up to and including our President and CEO. Are you ready for the internship experience of a lifetime? Look no further.

2026 Future Focus Internship Program Start Dates: Monday, May 11th or Monday, May 18th, 2026


2026 Future Focus Internship Program End Date: Friday, August 7th, 2026

Opportunity to join our Future Focus Internship Program as a ClaimsIntern

Erie Insurance is committed to helping you learn and grow with a challenging internship position that will offer you relevant and real-world business experience. We are currently seeking applicants who are interested in being considered for our upcoming summer internship program as potent ial ERIE ClaimsI nterns !

Who should apply?

• Applications are accepted fromcollege students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university to pursue a four-year degree or to complete a master's degree program full-time
• A four-year degree student should be completing sophomore, junior, or senior year (graduating in spring 2026 thru spring 2028)
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is highly preferred

About the Internship: The internship includes orientation to the company and the insurance industry through:

• A variety of challenging assignments in a stimulating work environment
• A personal mentor
• A variety of educational, social and community service events with other interns
• Social events and other networking activities with senior leaders including the CEO
• Relocation assistance may be available to those who qualify
• We have multiple talent programs and initiatives focused on attracting underrepresented students for internships and other job opportunities here at ERIE Insurance.

Position Summary

Under close supervision, performs functional duties for assigned division. Performs special projects as required.

• The Claims Interns will work at the Columbus Claims Office located at 445 Hutchinson Avenue, Suite 350 Columbus, OH 43235-5691.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs various tasks related to the achievement of division objectives.
• Conducts research and gathers information and assists in creating presentations as required.
• Analyzes data and reports findings.
• Verifies and enters data into appropriate system, and updates electronic files.
• Provides clerical and administrative support as needed.
• Completes special projects as required.

The first fourduties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

• Values Diversity
• Information Management Skills
• Nimble Learning
• Self-Development
• Job-Specific Knowledge
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Cultivates Innovation
• Instills Trust
• Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Pursuit of Bachelor's degree with completion of sophomore year in a relevant field required.

Additional Experience

• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%)
• Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20>
• Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20>
• Driving; Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20>
• Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)
• Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely

Nearest Major Market: Columbus