Program Details
Program Dates: June 1, 2027 - August 6, 2027
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: $22.00/hour
Location: Hybrid opportunity based in New Berlin, NY
Housing Available: Company-provided housing may be available for eligible interns.
Future Opportunities
Many students begin their careers through internship experiences. At Preferred Mutual, you'll gain exposure to a variety of career paths and build a professional network that can support your future goals.
Your summer experience could be the start of something bigger.
Program Overview
Preferred Mutual’s Summer Internship program takes place between June and August and provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a real-world setting while gaining valuable professional experience.
Program Highlights Include:
- Company-provided housing for eligible interns
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development workshops
- Team-building and social events
- Intern capstone project and presentation to leadership
With competitive pay, hybrid flexibility, and the perks of working at Preferred Mutual, interns enjoy a summer that’s both professionally rewarding and genuinely fun.
Participating Departments
While internships may not be available in every department each year, opportunities may include:
- Underwriting and Claims
- Corporate Communications
- Data Analytics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Product
- …and more!
We welcome applications from students of all majors! Internships are offered on a hybrid basis at our New Berlin, NY office.
Housing
Housing can be provided, if needed, and is available exclusively to employees, including interns.
The Preferred Manor is an elegant historic site in New Berlin, NY. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and is open to interns at Preferred Mutual.
What You’ll Do as an Intern
As an undergraduate intern at Preferred Mutual, you will:
- Support your business unit by assisting with specific projects and defined tasks
- Apply academic coursework to team discussions and business decision-making
- Research topics relevant to key business initiatives
- Gain valuable real-world work experience and industry knowledge
- Collaborate with professionals across the organization
As a mutual company, we’re independent by nature—and that shapes how we think about insurance and about our people. We focus on listening, problem solving, and collaborating to deliver flexible solutions that adapt to evolving needs.
We bring that same philosophy to our employees. Preferred Mutual offers a supportive work environment, professional development opportunities, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. With Preferred, there are no surprises—you can count on us to deliver on our promises, as your insurance provider and your employer.