Insurance and Risk Management Intern

OneGroup is a team of more than 200 insurance and risk management professionals who are ONE company acting as ONE team, with ONE focus and ONE mission: To serve each client as our ONE client.

OneGroup is one of the fastest growing independent insurance and risk management organizations in the northeast. With team members in 18 locations, OneGroup is able to provide best in class client resources while maintaining an entrepreneurial, friendly and fun environment. A subsidiary of Community Bank, NA (NYSE: CBU), OneGroup is headquartered in Syracuse, NY.

OneGroup's company culture sets us apart from the rest. Our core values, what we call "The OneGroup Way" consists of the following:

Knowledge Development - Professional growth but also understanding the company, workflow processes and the right people to get the job done. Adopting a growth mindset in everything we do.

Big Picture - How your individual contributions connect to the bigger things around us that can make a difference to the client. How do you utilize your talents and the attributes of those around you to create a unique solution for the client.

Acknowledgement - Recognize others contributions, appreciate what others do and their strengths.

Transparency - An environment that encourages open communication and feedback.

Bigger Purpose - How do we become more than just an insurance company to our clients? We seek to enhance our client's businesses, support their mission and understand their challenges.

OneGroup, a leading Insurance and Risk Management firm based in Central New York, is seeking a motivated student or recent graduate to participate in the organization's day-to-day operations, supporting a variety of critical business functions and development initiatives. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure to the insurance and risk management industry while working alongside experienced professionals. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and grow in a dynamic, state-of-the-art work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a variety of projects across Business and Personal Insurance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources Consulting, Accounting, Claims, Risk Management, and Sales
• Participate in real-time client projects, gaining hands-on professional experience
• Assist with departmental business development initiatives
• Attend and support client meetings and appointments
• Participate in networking events and professional activities
• Support the sales process, including client engagement and meeting preparation
• Provide general business and administrative support as needed
• Perform additional projects and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Current Senior-level student or entering Senior year in Fall 2025; post-graduate candidates will also be considered
• Preferred minimum 3.0 GPA
• Major in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Risk Management, or a related field preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel and comfortable using menu-driven software
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Strong organizational, research, and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• Resourceful, adaptable, and willing to support projects as needed
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk or sit. Use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, and speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to focus.

The Company is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability. If you have a physical or mental impairment and would like to request an accommodation with respect to the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.