The Hanover Insurance Group
Future Leaders Internship Program (FLIP)
Summary
The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking to attract quality college students and provide them with meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, a diverse culture of learning and a rewarding career path.
Future Leaders Internship Program (FLIP) provides college juniors with the opportunity to work on a variety of critical business assignments, test your skills, use your academic knowledge and match your interests to a real job over the course of 10-12 weeks. You will apply your knowledge in the function of finance, marketing, operations, technology, human resources, actuarial or underwriting that best suits your skill set and interest. Through the Program, you will be mentored and have exposure to recent college graduates working in the business, our agency distribution strategy and project work.
Students who meet the program criteria and who are accepted into the program are assigned to a specific position within one of our FLIP departments based on their interest, experience, skills, and professionalism, as well as how well they present themselves during the interview for consideration
This program utilizes case studies, mentorship assignments and technology-enabled study during training. Once training is complete, interns become active members of their team, serving diverse clients and developing optimal strategies for those clients. Interns may rotate between departments or stay in one department for the duration of the program.
Skills & Competencies
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Strategic thinking
- Project management
- Time management
- Creativity & innovation
- Financial acumen
Length: FLIP is 10-12 weeks in duration; typically June – Aug.
Rewards: FLIP participants are competitively paid at an hourly rate.
Expectations
We have very high expectations of our participants and anticipate their dedication to the program and to our company. They should have a sense of ownership in their career development and a commitment to excellence. We also expect them to personify the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct. We expect to recruit highly skilled students for future job placements and ‘flip’ them into full-time hires for our Future Leaders Program upon graduation. GPA of 3.0 or better is required.
Company Overview
It is said, “You are known by the company you keep.” As an employee at The Hanover Insurance Group, the company you keep is a diverse, energetic and innovative team with a tremendous range of industry, technical and professional experience. We are committed to win. Our staff is self-motivated to achieve their business goals and objectives, and they are provided with the resources and encouragement to help make it happen while balancing the demands of work with personal and family needs and goals. You can expect to be challenged by your work, encouraged by co-workers and collaborators, and supported with outstanding career development and training tools, including a library of online resources and a full curriculum of instructor-led and online courses.
Today, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) operates as The Hanover Insurance Company, except in Michigan, where we do business as Citizens Insurance Company of America. The Hanover, based in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a leading regional provider of Property and Casualty insurance products for individuals, families and businesses. The Hanover offers a wide range of Property and Casualty products and services through an extensive network of Independent Agents. Taken as a group, The Hanover ranks among the top 35 Property and Casualty insurers in the United States.
We invite you to build your future with The Hanover by joining our journey to assist our customers, learn our business and become a leader.
Prior Interns: Jillian Cataloni '10 (Actuary)
Jen Merrill '10 (Actuary)
Mark Hanoian '09 (Strategic Marketing)
Lia McCarthy '09 (Human Resources)
Location: Worcester, MA
Qualifications: Class of 2010. Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.00
To apply: Submit a resume and cover letter via Crusader Connections
Deadline: Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 11:59 pm EST
For more information, please visit http://www.hanover.com