As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere.
Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that also offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere? That is what you will find within the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Insurance Companies as well as outstanding opportunities for professionals looking to grow in their careers.
The interns within this program will operate as a cohort working on a capstone project, participate in panel discussions with company leadership, have direct mentorship, contribute valuable work within their department, and volunteer along with current employees in a company service day. Currently ONLY one spot remaining in our Claims Department.
The Insurance Operations Intern positions will be located in Omaha, NE.
11-week summer program
40 hours per week starting May 20th – August 2nd
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Approximately 25 hours per week spent in specified department
Approximately 15 hours spent on various learning opportunities including throughout the company
What will you learn?
A fundamental understanding of NICO (National Indemnity Company) and BHHC (Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies)
An understanding of basic business and insurance concepts
Exposure to leadership of the company and mentoring relationships
Who are we looking for?
Sophomore’s and Junior’s currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree
We will consider a variety of Major’s
Who would enjoy this opportunity?
You work with an attention detail and accuracy
You have knowledge of basic math
You possess excellent grammar, proofreading and written communication skills
You operate with the ability to meet deadlines
Benefits, Perks and more! We offer a summer housing option as well as travel stipend for those travelling to us from out of state.
We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development as well as companywide surveys to hear from our employees… your opinion matters!
Omaha, NE
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., through its subsidiaries engages in insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses. It provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, as well as life, accident, and health reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. The company also generates, transmits, stores, and distributes electricity from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, and geothermal sources; operates natural gas distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, and compressor and meter stations; and holds interest in coal mining assets. In addition, it offers real estate brokerage services; and leases transportation equipment and furniture.
Further, the company manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, and components for aerospace and power generation applications; flooring, insulation, roofing and engineered, building and engineered components, paints and coatings, and bricks and masonry products, as well as offers homebuilding and manufactured housing finance; recreational vehicles, apparel products, jewelry, and custom picture framing products; and alkaline batteries.
Additionally, it manufactures castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems, and aerostructures; titanium, steel, and nickel; and seamless pipes and fittings. The company distributes newspapers, televisions, and information; franchises and services quick service restaurants; distributes electronic components; and offers logistics services, grocery and foodservice distribution services, professional aviation training programs, and fractional aircraft ownership programs.
In addition, it retails automobiles; furniture, bedding, and accessories; household appliances, electronics, and computers; jewelry, watches, crystal, china, stemware, flatware, gifts, and collectibles; kitchenware; and motorcycle accessories. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.