Innovation & Strategy Internship

$22 per hour

Who we are:

The Physicians Mutual family of companies empowers people from all walks of life to enjoy the financial security they deserve. Our focus is on listening and doing the right thing for our customers — all to help them enjoy the financial security they deserve across health, life, and retirement.

Our dedication to delivering on our promise has helped make us one of the nation’s leading health and life insurance providers. In fact, we are rated in the top 1% of insurance companies by Weiss Ratings. We consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company, ensuring we’ll be there for our policyowners and our employees far into the future.

But the achievement we’re most proud of? We listen, we care. We do the right thing. We deliver the promise. Physicians Mutual has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Insurance Companies and received an IDEAL (DEI) Award from the Human Resource Association of the Midlands – a true sign of a company dedicated to embodying its vision.

For more information, please visit: https://careers.physiciansmutual.com/#careers

What we are looking for:

Physicians Mutual’ s Corporate Strategy team plays an essential role in the development and execution of the Company’s innovation, strategy, and corporate development agenda. We are seeking an Intern with interest in the fields of business administration and/or liberal arts to join our team.

Physicians Mutual offers a 10-week summer internship program, designed for college juniors and seniors. The program provides the Intern with the opportunity to gain experience operating as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional teams. As an Intern, you will collaborate with us to:

Architect and document our corporate strategy
Collect and analyze data to deliver actionable market intelligence
Align and mobilize stakeholders to execute against our strategic plan

Our program responsibilities:

Partners with internal teams to explore strategic questions / problem statements and support solutioning through rigorous analysis
Develops informative and compelling narratives based upon quantitative and qualitative research to inform and influence business decisions
Researches and supports the development of detailed business cases (strategic and financial) to articulate the impact of market opportunities presented
Presents business case and recommends activities in alignment with the enterprise strategy to stakeholders as appropriate
Collaborates with cross-functional teams and workstreams to define, develop, and execute strategic projects in support of the enterprise strategy

Our requirements:

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or possess commensurate experience (prior experience in consulting, financial services, or project management a plus)
Structured problem solver with the ability to think through large complex problems, identify key drivers, and break down the problem into small sub-components for analysis
Strong communicator adept at developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Nimble learner able to learn new topics / domains quickly and actively experiments to find new solutions
Advanced skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint) and other tools for analysis, financial modeling, presentations, and other communications
Clear track record of achievement

Our culture:

Health. Life. Retirement. These are the concerns of our customers and the driving force behind our business. At Physicians Mutual, you will be challenged and rewarded based on your ability to listen with compassion, to help simplify the complex, and to advocate with confidence.

Physicians Mutual Corporate Strategy internship program offers unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders to shape the development of our business within a welcoming, familial environment. The Intern will have the opportunity to:

Collaborate with Innovation and Strategy Analysts and Company leaders on a daily basis
Challenge one another, question the status quo, debate and defend ideas
Proactively seek opportunities to continuously hone your craft
Participate in team / company social events
Continue with Physicians Mutual as a part-time Intern during school and/or be offered a full-time Analyst position