Insure Your Future Internship

About Kunkel & Associates

Kunkel & Associates is a commercial insurance brokerage and consulting firm committed to providing quality service through professionalism and personalized attention for over 20 years.

Our team provides consultative solutions for transportation property & casualty and employee benefits needs. We continue to grow by bringing innovative advantages to our clients including resource consulting safety and loss control management claims management and more.

At Kunkel we take pride in exceeding customer expectations within a unique working environment and uphold a culture that embraces hard work balance and fun.

Locations: Dubuque Iowa (HQ- where internship is offered at); Madison Wisconsin; Kansas City Kansas
Hours: MondayThursday 8:00 AM5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM12:00 PM (flexible hours)

Internship Summary

Launch your career in insurance by exploring sales or service tracks at Kunkel & Associates. The Insure Your Future Internship Summer 2026 created in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority is designed for freshmen and sophomores who want real client exposure mentorship and the chance to shape their future career path.

Through the statewide Insure Your Future programthe first of its kind for Iowas insurance industryyoull also connect with peers from across the state and participate in leadership development opportunities. Iowas financial services sector offers abundant career potential with salaries averaging $42000 higher than the non-insurance industry.

Over 810 weeks youll gain hands-on experience shadow seasoned professionals and contribute meaningful work. Youll choose to focus on Sales Service or rotate between both depending on your interests and our business needs.

Strong performers may be invited back for our full-time summer internship in future yearsand many of our past interns have transitioned into full-time roles after graduation.

What Youll Do

Sales Focus:

• Shadow and train with Sales Executives and support staff
• Learn how to complete insurance applications and build proposals
• Join client and prospect meetings presentations and service plan reviews
• Practice networking and cold calling to build business development skills
• Analyze data to ensure clients have appropriate coverage

Service Focus:

• Shadow and support Account Managers and Client Service Representatives (CSRs)
• Assist with policy and endorsement checking
• Prepare renewal proposals and client service materials
• Gain exposure to claims marketing applications and carrier communications
• Contribute to special projects that support client service delivery
• Opportunity for local students to continue part-time during the school year especially supporting renewal season

Shared Opportunities:

• Receive one-on-one mentorship from experienced team members
• Participate in team meetings Friday intern sessions and leadership roundtables
• Attend client-facing events and company social gatherings
• Work directly on projects that add measurable value to our business
• Network with professionals across all departments
• Attend up to four statewide leadership development events with other interns across Iowa hosted by the Iowa Economic Development Authority

Program Details

• Length: 810 weeks (flexible)
• Eligibility: Freshman or sophomore-level college students
• Hours: Full-time or part-time options available
• Compensation: Paid internship paid housing (if needed) competitive hourly pay (double minimum wage) paid mileage to official Insure Your Future events
• Location: Dubuque Iowa.
• Work Model: Interns are expected to be in-office for the majority of the program

Qualifications

• Working toward completion of BA or BS
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel
• Service-oriented with a willingness to learn
• Adaptable reliable curious and motivated
• Flexible scheduling with the capacity to work up to 40 hours (or part-time during the summer)

Why Kunkel

• Be part of a culture that values integrity family and respect
• Explore both sales and service to discover your best fit
• Gain hands-on experience that goes beyond busy work
• Build connections with leaders mentors and peers in the industry
• Enjoy company outings social events and community engagement while interning
• Network with students and leaders statewide through the Insure Your Future program

Learn more about the Insure Your Future program in partnership with Iowa Economic Development Authority

Experience:

Intern