Employee Benefits Data Analytics Intern at OVD Insurance

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analytics, Reporting, Statistics, Communication, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Project Management, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Self-Motivation, Innovation, Research, Sales Support

Industry

Insurance

Description

Description Position Summary: OVD Insurance offers paid internship opportunities for current students who are interested in pursuing careers in the insurance sector. Our summer internship program presents a significant chance for participants to gain insights and experience within the industry. OVD’s employee benefits department services group customers ranging in size from 2 employees up to 1,000 employees. Group benefits include medical and prescription plans, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, and voluntary insurance products. OVD prides itself in providing clients with high touch, hands-on service, acting as a resource for the benefits teams. The insurance industry is seeing an expansion of self-funding, which is an insurance method where employer groups fund their claims, in lieu of paying a fixed premium to an insurance carrier. This funding mechanism offers additional control, potential savings, and also complexity. A large part of proper management of self-funded plans involves comprehensive reporting and data analytics. OVD is looking to enhance our reporting area to address the growth and business need for more comprehensive analytics. This internship opportunity is open to anyone with education in data, statistics, reporting, etc. We are looking for someone who understands how to work with raw data from a variety of sources, think through efficient processes, and with excitement and drive to help build out or into a reporting platform. This internship opportunity aims to augment the academic knowledge you have gained through your studies, allowing you to apply your learning to real-world scenarios. Furthermore, the program features educational workshops, presentations from senior leaders within the organization, and encourages collaboration, fostering interactions with fellow professionals across various locations. Location: Grand Rapids, MI Here’s what you’ll do: Shadow & Train: Our comprehensive "learning by doing" experience provides you with a realistic look at what it means to work in data analytics in our industry through job shadowing, presentations, client project assignments, and more. Work alongside industry leaders and seasoned professionals Sales: Understand how data and reporting complement all aspects of the employee benefits industry, including the sales process in selling our reporting and data analytics services. Participate in agent sales meetings Learn and gather knowledge from producers in specific niche markets Service: Day to day client management Exposure to operating systems and agency management systems Data analysis and application Learn & Grow: Assist with a variety of projects and tasks for strategy, marketing, sales, relationship management, customer service, and research projects Opportunity to be part of OVD’s data analytics expansion, helping to implement a reporting system Innovation: Collaborate with our leadership team on new ideas and projects to drive company growth. Requirements Here’s what you’ll need: Students should be currently enrolled in a higher education institution and entering their junior or senior year of college Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Analytics, Business Analytics, AI, Business Administrations, Management, or Insurance & Risk preferred. Must be a current student through the duration of the intern program. Ability to type quickly and accurately on a keyboard (Required) Microsoft Office proficiency (Required) Able to work onsite (hybrid may be available at management’s discretion) for the duration of the internship. Internship Date Availability: May 18, 2026 – August 7, 2026 Some travel to different states may be required at the company’s expense. Drive. Ownership. Accountability. Passion. Extremely strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate “technical speak” in way that end users at all levels can understand. High energy work ethic with ability to work independently while maintaining excellent customer relationships. Proactive approach and highly organized. Ability to work collaboratively with others. Core Competencies: Accuracy: Achievement of correct and precise work. Accountability: Acceptance of responsibility and one's own actions. Written Communication: Ability to write letters, reports, articles, and e-mails using clear and concise vocabulary, style, grammar, and punctuation Customer Orientation: A desire to serve clients by focusing efforts on listening and responding effectively to customer questions, resolving customer problems to their satisfaction, and evaluating customer satisfaction. Problem Solving: Ability to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems and applying contingency plans to solve those problems. Work Environment & Physical Requirements: The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that may be encountered and must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Low to Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers) Ability to work in a confined area. Ability to sit at a desk for an extended period. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work and the ability to read and understand written word. Light to moderate lifting may be required. OVD Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants will be considered for?employment?without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: OVD Insurance does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered OVD Insurance property, and OVD Insurance will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting OVD Insurance Human Resources Talent Department. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position. This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company’s at-will employment status.

Responsibilities

The intern will shadow and train with industry leaders, gaining hands-on experience in data analytics and client management. They will assist with various projects related to strategy, marketing, sales, and data analytics expansion.