PIA remains committed to its effort to perpetuate the industry through the annual Internship Program.
Through regular conversations with agents and company representatives, PIA has determined that industry perpetuation is a top concern facing the insurance industry. In an effort to address this issue, PIA continues to strengthen the Internship Program and invest in the industry’s future.
One of the program's goals is to increase visibility of the industry among young people and introduce them to the wide variety of career opportunities in the industry. Throughout the 10 and a half week program, the interns spend five weeks with a carrier and five weeks with a PIA member agency to gain a well-rounded view of the insurance industry.
The success of the program has been astounding. Nearly one-third of the interns who have graduated are working in the industry. Several of our 2009 interns are completing their senior year of college, and have already begun to actively search for jobs in the industry - jobs they were exposed to through participation in the program.
The numbers speak for themselves...
37 students have completed the program.
24 agencies and 11 companies have participated as program hosts.
Committee members have recruited and selected interns from 12 colleges and universities around the state.
2010 Host Agency and Company Assignments
| Intern |
Agency |
Location |
| Lani Norden |
Alan Galvez Insurance, Ltd. |
Bellefontaine, Ohio |
| Patrick Olds |
Automobile Club Insurance Agency |
Worthington, Ohio |
| Kayla Seikel |
Brooks & Stafford Co. |
Cleveland, Ohio |
| John Stanovich |
Brower Insurance Agency, LLC |
Dayton, Ohio |
| Xinyu Zhou |
Cailor Fleming Insurance |
Youngstown, Ohio |
| Jonathan Folsom |
Gem-Young Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. |
Youngstown, Ohio |
| Sara DeLisle |
Knight Crockett Miller Insurance Group |
Toledo, Ohio |
| Kasheena Hensley |
Payne & Brown Insurance Agency |
Sunbury, Ohio |
| Kerianne Averell |
Ralph E. Wade Insurance Agency, Inc. |
Springboro, Ohio |
| Intern |
Company |
Location |
| Patrick Olds |
American Commerce Insurance Company |
Columbus, Ohio |
| Jonathan Folsom |
Grange Insurance |
Columbus, Ohio |
Lani Norden
John Stanovich |
The Motorists Insurance Group |
Columbus, Ohio |
Kerianne Averell
Kasheena Hensley |
Ohio Mutual Insurance Group |
Bucyrus, Ohio |
| Kayla Seikel |
Selective Insurance Company of America |
Allentown, Pennsylvania |
Sara DeLisle
Xinyu Zhou |
Westfield Insurance |
Westfield Center, Ohio |
To learn more about PIA's 2010 interns, click here.
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2010 Internship Program
Dates to Remember:
June 2-4
Host/Intern Orientation |
June 7
Interns begin company experience |
July 12
Interns begin agency experience |
Aug. 13
Wrap-up session |
 Stay connected with PIA's Internship Program.
In 2009, PIA registered the Foundation for the Advancement of Insurance Professionals, which firmly solidifies PIA's commitment to the Internship Program. The foundation will allow for continued support of the development and implementation of the internships, programs and grants that will enhance the insurance industry as the Internship Program continues to promote the industry as a desirable career choice for college students.
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