Claims Trainee

Company Overview

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving policyholders’ property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we have always defined success as a measure of the relationships we’ve built over time. Delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved.

That’s the power of “nice”. At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.

Full-time

Claims Representative in our Trainee Program. You will develop relationships with customers, investigate insurance policy coverage and loss facts, determine the extent of damages, negotiate settlements, and document activity to bring each claim to resolution.

• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Flexible with ability to work independently
• Proficient in problem solving, communicating and conflict resolution
• Organized and possesses strong time management and prioritization skills
• Able to analyze facts and make decisions

• Recent or upcoming college graduate with a bachelor’s degree preferred – any discipline is okay – or 2+ years equivalent work experience

Western National provides a training program for those interested in the insurance industry. This training includes both classroom and hands‑on opportunities, designed to teach you the fundamentals of insurance and claims. Training will take place onsite at the Edina office location. It is a full‑time paid position beginning June 2026. After completing the ten‑month program, you will begin your career with us as a Claims Representative.

Base pay: $25.00 /hour.

Western National offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, wellbeing program, time off, tuition reimbursement, discounts on auto and homeowner insurance, paid parental leave, and bonus opportunities.

Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.