The Communications Intern will assist the Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Communications team with writing, creating, curating and distributing a variety of internal- and external-facing projects throughout the summer. The right candidate for this job will possess a strong command of the written word, an eye for detail as well as an eye for design, good organizational and time management skills, and a desire to work and learn in a team environment. This intern can expect to gain valuable experience in the communications field and will add quality items to his/her portfolio of professional work samples. 

The associate claim adjuster will complete required training and education activities in preparation for a career as a claim professional; provide assistance in accordance with supervisor instructions; and provide prompt, courteous and fair claim service.  

Reviews and develops analysis for executive management to assist in critical business decisions.  This analysis can be highly complex and confidential.  This position will work with all departments to derive, formulate and present findings to executive management or as directed by executive management.  Additionally, this position will formulate systems to parallel overall business strategies.  Gather and write detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify system requirements.  Provide business system reporting for both the agency force and Agency Support & Marketing management.  May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top-level contributor/specialist.  A wide degree of decision making, discretion, creativity and latitude is expected.

Review, analyze, & modify programming for software applications including designing, programming, encoding, testing, debugging & installing to support organization’s distributed computer applications using Java, JavaScript, J2EE, SQL, XML, Web Services (RESTful and SOAP), JQuery, WebSphere, and SVN; take lead role in dealing with users in defining new software applications; prepare technical design and program specifications; mentor software developers; and recommend vendor application and development software for software applications. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer applications, computer information systems, or electrical or mechanical engineering and five years’ post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a master’s degree in computer science, computer applications, computer information systems, or electrical or mechanical engineering and three years’ post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered are required. Proficiency in using Java, JavaScript, J2EE, SQL, XML, Web Services (RESTful and SOAP), JQuery, WebSphere, and SVN as shown by five years of experience in these areas is required. Job located at 9201 Bunsen Parkway, Louisville, KY 40220.  Apply with the employer, Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co., 9201 Bunsen Parkway, Louisville, KY 40220, online at kfbjobs.com. Refer to Job ID 2021-1437.

Responsibilities include answering questions for customers, agents, State Office personnel and mortgagee/lienholders.  Analyze and solve problems as they arise.  Knowledge of policy coverage for all lines of insurance.  Provide record of activity and substantiating evidence for use by Claims personnel and legal defense.