Business Insurance has recognized Lockton as one of the “Best Places to Work in Insurance” for seven years running. We think you’ll agree! A few of the reasons Associates love working at Lockton include:
- Opportunities for growth and advancement, including paid training and professional development
- 12-week paid parental leave
- A huge emphasis on community involvement –Associates are encouraged to support and volunteer for their favorite charities
- Frequent athletic and wellness events
- Social and teambuilding opportunities like happy hours and other celebrations
- Incredibly generous rewards; US Associates receive a Rolex for their 10 year anniversary!
Lockton Summer Associate Program Overview
Lockton Kansas City will offer the Summer Associate Program during summer 2016. Paid internships are available in the Commercial Insurance Department and Employee Benefits Practice. Each intern is paired with a Performance Coach who helps to guide them through the course of the internship. The program is very “hands-on” with the intern being included in such activities as marketing, policy review, client renewal presentations and onsite client meetings. The internship will include a group project that culminates in a formal presentation to senior management. Interns get the opportunity to meet and work with a variety of students from varying schools and programs.
Housing will be provided for qualified students who do not have housing options in the Kansas City area.
Intern Qualifications:
Successful candidates have shown balanced success in both academics and extracurricular activities. GPA requirement is a minimum of 3.2 and involvement in a combination of sports, student government, college clubs, community service, and work is desired. Lockton also looks for leadership positions in these activities as an added plus. Strong to excellent communication skills are required as well. Lockton looks for students entering their senior year who are focused on a career in commercial insurance or employee benefits.
Lockton Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. As a privately held company, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining great individuals. This includes health and dental coverage, which begins on your first day of work, 401(k) with match and immediate vesting, a competitive vacation plan and unrivaled career advancement opportunities.
More than 5,600 professionals at Lockton provide 48,000 clients around the world with risk management, insurance, employee benefits consulting, and retirement services that improve their businesses. From its founding in 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri, Lockton has attracted entrepreneurial professionals who have driven its growth to become the largest privately held, independent insurance broker in the world and 10 th largest overall. For seven consecutive years, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a ” Best Place to Work in Insurance .” To see the latest insights from Lockton’s experts, check Lockton Market Update .
Lockton is known throughout the insurance industry as an entrepreneurial, progressive and successful insurance broker. As a result of continued individual and group accomplishments, Lockton has a record of steady and substantial growth. If you are a committed professional with a passion for delivering unparalleled service, Lockton is interested in hearing from you.