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Account Specialist - CL Internship Summer 2026

Sentry Insurance
remote work
United States, Wisconsin, Stevens Point
1800 North Point Drive (Show on map)
Sep 16, 2025
Here at Sentry, we value real work experience for our interns. We offer not only an internship, but an experience for students to get a head start on their careers, early on. With the account specialist internship, you will work with a mentor to learn what account specialists do and how they play a vital role in the company's success, as well as how accounts are handled. You will also get opportunities to network by attending diverse social events and meeting leadership in multiple areas. What You'll Do An account specialist intern builds relationships with customers and account managers/agents and ensures an excellent service experience that drives customer satisfaction and retention of business within assigned accounts/region. The intern will learn and apply basic underwriting guidelines within authority levels for new and/or renewal business and may occasionally visit customers or account managers. Our Account Specialist - CL internship offers opportunities to: Build relationships with and provide outstanding service to designated producer(s), customers, and/or agents within the territory Assist Account Specialist of service-related items, such as emails and faxes regarding policy or coverage service needs, changes, questions, and problems Monitors and processes requests to ensure completion, including quotes, renewals, policy changes, urgent recommendations, billing, audit, and other service items Learns and applies product and procedural knowledge of commercial lines insurance coverages. Reviews and explains coverages to customers Liaison between sales producer, underwriting, other internal departments, and/or customers or agents to gather underwriting requirements and customer documents/signatures. Monitors status of outstanding quotes, renewals, and policy changes May perform work on special project to enhance department performance What it Takes To be considered for this position, the following criteria is necessary: Pursuing an undergraduate or associate degree in Business, Insurance, Finance, Communication, or a related field. Obtain a minimum in-major GPA of 3.00. Expected Graduation date of May 2028 Ability to work in a team atmosphere Solid technical skills and ability to quickly learn various applications. Ability to analyze conflicts, determine solutions, and communicate effectively. Sentry does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience. What You'll Receive As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to gain: Real work experience in a professional, corporate setting Sentry is happy to offer a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday can be worked from home if you choose to, with Tuesdays through Thursdays required in the office. Equipment necessary to work from home, including a laptop and monitors Competitive compensation Free housing and parking close to our offices Opportunity to add value to the organization by developing and expressing your talent Exposure to company leadership and executives Community involvement through social events and networking opportunities Free access to Sentry's onsite Fitness Center, which includes an Olympic size pool, full size gym, racquetball court, and more in Stevens Point's offices A meal stipend/allowance, depending on location Convenient and available on-site amenities such as our onsite credit union, auto center, theater, hair salon, restaurants, 18-hole championship golf course and more in Stevens Point Why Sentry Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we are one of the largest and strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. You can own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await. Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer Who You'll Want to Contact Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist Tha Xiong Tha.Xiong@sentry.com Apply online: Visit www.jobs.sentry.com and submit your application and resume And learn more about college opportunities at: College Students \| Careers at Sentry Insuranc Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.