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State Farm

Intern - Property & Casualty Claims - Claim Specialist

State Farm

. Build claim-handling skills through investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and policy application .

Posted 11/2/2026internshipLynchburg • Virginia • United StatesEntry Level💰 $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong critical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills while engaging in claims handling and property inspections. Capable of applying safety guidelines and building professional networks through mentorship and volunteer opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Critical ThinkingDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsCustomer FocusAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills
Claim HandlingProperty InspectionPolicy ApplicationNegotiationInvestigation
Soft Skills
Mentorship EngagementProfessional Networking
Tools & Technologies
Field Inspection EquipmentSafety Guidelines
Industry Keywords
Risk ManagementInsuranceProperty ManagementConstruction ManagementClaims Business

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build claim-handling skills through investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and policy application
  • Work alongside experienced claims professionals on property claims, including fire-related and weather-related losses
  • Learn to inspect residential and commercial properties
  • Develop safe field-inspection practices and use appropriate equipment according to safety guidelines
  • Participate in mentorship and engage with senior leadership
  • Participate in volunteer opportunities while building a professional network
  • Complete most work remotely from home
  • Work one scheduled week in person at a hub location
  • Ride along with licensed claims professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Full-time student currently enrolled throughout the duration of the internship
  • Entering sophomore, junior, or senior year
  • Graduating in December 2027, May 2028, or May 2029
  • Major in Business, Risk Management/Insurance, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Construction Management, Property Management, or another major aligned with Claims’ business needs
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Strong customer focus
  • Availability from June 2, 2027 through August 11, 2027 with little to no disruption in work schedule
  • Availability Monday-Friday, 38.75 hours per week
  • Eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor U.S. work authorization
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to work in Lynchburg, Virginia, throughout the state remotely, and attend one scheduled in-person week at a hub location
  • Ability to ride along with a licensed claims professional

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • $2,000 stipend
  • Internship may extend across two summers
  • Mentorship and access to senior leadership
  • Volunteer opportunities and professional networking
  • Work-related mileage reimbursement
  • 40 hours of Life Leave
  • Military Leave
  • 401(K) Savings Plan (Eligible at age 18)
  • Mutual Funds (Eligible at age 18)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Wellness programs
  • US Discount program
  • Good Neighbor Grant program
  • Matching Gift program
  • Employee Assistance Fund
  • Company Holidays