With Gallagher, they treat you as an employee, not just an intern. They flew us to Chicago to network with all the other interns as well as with the president of the company and multiple other people in charge of the company. They invest in the interns, which shows how much they want to invest in your future at the company.
What I wish was different
The only thing I would change was non facing customer contact. Getting out and seeing what is considered risk when analyzing insurance for consumers would highly benefit the interns.
Advice
Soak up all the information you can. Soak up the work environment, and the people you would work with. It truly will influence if you want to choose this as a career.
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Sales Intern
June - August 2019 • Jacksonville, FL
What I liked
Loved the people I worked with and the hands on experience I got. Also got to go to Chicago for new intern orientation.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have participated in last intern competition but had a family emergency.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone, because it makes you grow.
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Sales Intern
June - July 2019 • Bellevue, WA
What I liked
The ability to work with other interns on group projects. Being able to shadow brokers. All the interns were flew out to HQ in Chicago for a weeklong orientation.
What I wish was different
More hands-on experience learning about the insurance industry
Advice
Be open to meeting new people
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Sales intern
June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
It was a great atmosphere. Loved how much I learned.
What I wish was different
More money would have been nice.
Advice
Don’t try to know everything
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Sales Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved the network and insight I got into the insurance industry.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have chosen whether I was on the property and casualty team or the benefits team.
Advice
Do the work and take it seriously.
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Professional Sales Intern
June - August 2019 • Rolling Meadows, IL
What I liked
Being able to immerse myself in a professional culture. Getting to work everyday got me excited because I knew I would be able to be a part of a project or meeting that would ultimately help me understand the company and industry more thorough.
What I wish was different
I wish my experience could have been longer. The 9 weeks I got to spend there were amazing but I felt as if I was just getting the hang of certain things as my time was ending.
Advice
Act as a sponge, you only have 9 weeks to give them a reason to hire you full time. Take in all of the information you receive and use it to your benefit to spread yourself out from the pack. Say yes 10x more than you say no, people may not notice if you always say yes when they ask you to complete a task but will definitely remember if you say no.
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Advertising Sales Intern
June - August 2019 • Charlotte, NC
What I liked
Connections made, exposure to insurance industry, consulting style problem solving, great industry to be entering, opportunity to make a lot of money, free orientation week in Chicago with 450+ other interns from across the country
What I wish was different
Less time on the road - spent a lot of time driving to meet up with other producers, but overall was still worth it.
Advice
Make and maintain as many connections as possible
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Insurance Sales Intern
June - August 2019 • Short Hills, NJ
What I liked
The workplace environment was friendly and welcoming. I was seamlessly integrated into the office and the culture there was healthy and pleasant.
What I wish was different
I was required to travel to Chicago for an intern-only conference that was a waste of four days. We learned very little.
Advice
There is nothing more important in sales than having good people skills. Take every advantage you are given to interact with people you do not know in a productive manner.
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Advertising Sales Agent
June - September 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
Hands on
What I wish was different
More time
Advice
Know your company
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Sales Intern
June - August 2019 • Houston, TX
What I liked
I really enjoyed the structure of the program and the inclusion of sales competitions between interns. Throughout the program we were encouraged to work on our public speaking skills by participating in coffee talk discussions, Toastmasters and with our weekly speeches.
What I wish was different
I really enjoyed the program and am excited to start my career with Gallagher when I graduate. Although I wish I could have possibly gotten some more experience with marketing. But I encourage those doing this program to take initiative and shadow somebody in a department you are interested in at some point in the summer.
Advice
I would advise those interested in this position to make the most of the program. There are so many opportunities to go on client/prospect meetings and it would be very beneficial to you to take part in those. As well, everyone is willing to take the time to sit down with you to chat or help you with something to take advantage of those opportunities and schedule times to meet with those employees!
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Insurance Sales Intern
June - August 2019 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I was frequently pushed out of my comfort zone. It was uncomfortable at first, but it built my confidence.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had the opportunity to learn about other roles in the office. We were stuck to just our division and it would have been nice to see how all of the parts of the company work together.
Advice
Don't be afraid to do something out of your comfort zone. If anything- you build confidence, and meet people you never would have met otherwise. Just do it!
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Insurance Underwriting Intern
June - August 2019 • Portland, ME
What I liked
I liked the company culture and their commitment to consistency
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to experience the sales side of Gallagher as opposed to the underwriting side. The internships are branch based.
Advice
Even if you don’t want to be in the field after graduation, learn as much as you can and make real relationships
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Risk Control Intern
June - August 2019 • Des Moines, IA
What I liked
Very friendly environment with employees eager to answer your questions and help you learn anything you can about the insurance industry
What I wish was different
I wish I had been in a different position besides Risk Control
Advice
Gallagher is very big on offering two year internships and often invite interns back full time so be professional and treat this internship like a summer long interview.
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Benefit Services Intern
June - August 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
I loved the people I worked with and the type of job. You are constantly working with other people and going out on client meetings. No two days are alike.
What I wish was different
Honestly nothing, it was a phenomenal experience and I learned so much.
Advice
This internship is intense and your always working on something! It's also super exciting and rewarding.
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Sales Intern
June - August 2019 • Irvine, CA
What I liked
I loved the exposure to professionals in the business and the constant movement across the company. All the interns in the country were flown to corporate headquarters for a week for training and company orientation.
What I wish was different
I wish there would have been more interactive guidance and mentorship. I wish there was more client-facing opportunities like attending offsite meetings and conference calls.
Advice
Show up and show that you want to be an asset to the team every day. Ask questions and be a sponge for everything, even if you may not think it is something you want to do for a career.
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Sales intern
June - August 2019 • Bellevue, WA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Being outgoing in the office is the most important thing. Focus on making other people look good if you’re an intern. Focus on other people. Focus on making people delighted when you interact with them.
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Sales Producer Intern
June - August 2019 • Des Moines, IA
What I liked
The entire office was extremely welcoming. It also was a laied-back, but an engaging environment that made me look forward to going to work every single day. It also was very focused on meeting people in the industry, so my network grew substantially.
What I wish was different
A few things felt slightly disorganized.
Advice
If you enjoy talking to people and doing something different each day you would enjoy this experience.
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Sales Intern
June - August 2019 • Boise, ID
What I liked
The company invests so much in interns it was great. So many opportunities to learn and I really enjoyed all of it. They took me to Chicago and Los Angeles for trainings and competitions. Enjoyed all of it.
What I wish was different
Go and shadow producers more.
Advice
It’s a complicated industry so asks as many questions as possible.
