Benefits Service Representative Internship – Summer 2026

Job Overview

About Kunkel & Associates: 

Kunkel & Associates is a commercial insurance brokerage and consulting firm committed to providing quality service through unparalleled professionalism and personalized attention for almost 20 years.

Our team provides consultative solutions for your transportation, property and casualty, and employee benefits needs. Our organization continues to grow and develop by bringing innovative advantages to our clients, including comprehensive nursing services, resource consulting, safety and loss control management, and claims management.

At Kunkel & Associates, we take pride in exceeding customer expectations within a unique working environment and uphold a culture that embraces passion, perseverance, and enthusiasm.

K&A Locations: Dubuque, Iowa (Headquarters); Madison, Wisconsin and Kansas City, Kansas

K&A Hours of Operation: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. This position would be for the summer of 2026, as well as the potential for part time hours in the fall. The part time hours could be remote. 

Sales Internship Summary:

Are you looking for an internship that will challenge you every day in a fun but professional work environment? An Internship at Kunkel & Associates will give you the tools to network with business owners, work in a team setting and give you the opportunity to gain real-life experiences. Our team here at Kunkel & Associates will give you on-the-job training and one-on-one mentorship to ensure that you have the best tools to be successful in your future career. Our internship program offers flexible hours, hourly pay, a potential full-time position upon graduation and, if needed, we will provide and pay for your housing needs for the summer!  Come work with us, not for us this summer!

• Job shadow and train with service and marketing staff
• Paid housing for those, not from Dubuque
• Build Insurance proposals, cost illustrations and marketing materials 
• Consults with clients regarding Health Benefits program, legislative laws and compliance
• Analyze current health plans and make cost containment recommendations
• Build Marketing proposals and work with different Insurance Carrier partners
• Assist with webinars and employee presentations
• Build and maintain relationships with clients to include providing high-quality service/prompt responses
• Opportunity to work with our leadership team on implementing new ideas 
• Other projects/duties assigned

Requirements

• Working towards completion of BA or BS
• Strong Outlook, Word and Excel Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent service orientation skills
• Flexible hours with the capacity to work up to 40 hours or we offer part-time hours (Monday – Friday)
• The capacity to work part time during the school year