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Gallagher

Insurance Agent

June - August 2019 • South Jordan, UT

What I liked

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 • Mount Laurel Township, NJ

What I liked

I really liked the culture of the company. Everyone was very confident and open to sharing advice and wisdom. There were hardly any dull moments and people gave the interns projects with real meat to them, not just busywork.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to complete my projects or that the internship was more representative of the busy season for insurance. Instead, I worked during the summer, which made the office much quieter, especially on Fridays.

Advice

Be ready to work hard and ask good questions. You will get confused, but everyone is willing to help if you can learn quick and act fast.
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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.
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