Summer 2026 Internship: Information Technology

Description

The Opportunity:

Get ready to embark on a summer journey that will both challenge and inspire you while paving the way for success in the insurance industry. The Hylant Internship Program will offer you an exceptional opportunity to join a cohort of other talented interns, where you’ll gain practical experience, build vital skills, and forge meaningful connections within the insurance industry.

The Hylant Summer Internship Program

Hylant summer interns will have the opportunity to…

• Gain meaningful work experience, participating in projects and work that impact our business on a deep level.
• Participate in summer-long professional development courses to help you discover your full-potential and hone your soft skill sets.
• Network with all levels of colleagues including executive leadership team members in both formal and informal settings. Build your personal brand and expand your reach in the insurance industry!
• Be exposed to the risk management industry. All interns will go through a six-week “Intro to Insurance” self-guided course, where you’ll learn the lingo, common business practices, and how insurance works. Those at junior or senior standing who complete their internship successfully will be eligible to apply for a $5,000 scholarship!
• Work collaboratively with a team, mentored by Hylant leaders, all summer-long! The Hylant Innovation Challenge provides you with the opportunity to research and act as a consultant to the Hylant executive leadership team, solving for questions facing Hylant today and proposing real business solutions.
• Experience a professional environment and award-winning culture. Hylant has been rated a Best Place to Work in Insurance for 16 years straight! Experience office culture, a fun and dynamic environment, and a place where you can set goals, be mentored, learn, grow and thrive.
• Meet clients, carriers and vendors. Many internships offered at Hylant will afford you the opportunity to meet clients or carriers, shadow calls, or even visit on-site!
• Visit multiple Hylant offices to expand your network, build relationships and experience our culture, and most importantly, have FUN!

This specific internship will support our Information Technology department. Internships within this department could be on the Cyber Security/Operations team, IT Help Desk team, or Software Development team. Please specify your interests in your application. In this internship you can expect to:

• Provide technical support to internal users by troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining workstations, devices, and network connections.
• Help monitor systems for security threats and support incident response efforts.
• Participate in testing and documenting software applications or updates.
• Support data entry, system audits, and inventory tracking.
• Collaborate with IT teams on projects related to infrastructure, hardware, software, cybersecurity or development.

Do YOU have what it takes?

To qualify for this opportunity candidates should...

• Be of rising junior, senior, or graduate-level standing at an accredited college or university. Hylant will also accept applications of students who have graduated and earned a college degree within the past seven months.
• Maintain an average GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Have the ability to work from one of our office locations nationwide.
• Have the ability to work from May 18-August 7, 2026. Some flexibility may be offered.
• Have interest in a long-term career in insurance.
• Be involved in extracurricular activities and/or have a part-time job. While not required, we highly recommend getting involved!
• Major in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Network Administration, Web Development, Health Informatics or IT Project Management. While not required, some background in these industries will help!
  • Candidates pursuing Cyber Security should have basic understanding of cyber security concepts such as MFA, phishing, smishing, ransomware, and a Security+ certificate is preferred but not required.
  • Candidates pursuing Help Desk should have a basic understanding of Mac and Windows products, and an A+ certificate is preferred but not required.
  • Candidates pursuing Software Development should have a basic understanding of at least one of the following languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, SQL, HTML, or CSS. Any language certificates are preferred but not required.
• Information Technology interns should have the ability to work in Toledo, OH for the summer.
• Be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

*Hylant is unable to provide H-1B visa sponsorship at this time.

We welcome your application if you meet the requirements above! Please allow some time for review of your submission. Thank you in advance for your patience!

Hylant is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, Veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Hylant participates in E-Verify.