Internship - Data Intern

Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers. Palomar welcomes the best and brightest to our thriving team. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Palomar is building a dynamic and diverse team.

Join a company built on a culture of agility, innovation and authenticity that delivers peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses impacted by adversity.

The Palomar Summer Internship Program provides college students and early career professionals with a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience exploring a career in the insurance industry. Summer Interns will be exposed to various tasks and responsibilities within multiple departments  a growing Property & Casualty insurance organization, interns will contribute to meaningful assignments and projects that make an impact on Palomar’s growth.

The program runs from June 15 th to August 14 th.

Location: La Jolla, CA (preferred) or Edina, MN

Please note that Palomar is unable to offer relocation assistance.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and based in the U.S.
• Recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Analytics, IT, or Business or related experience.
• Have a passion to grow in a reporting or analytics role.
• Experience with Excel
• Experience in SQL and data manipulation techniques.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with an ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights.
• Effectively and efficiently present logic, reasoning, and analysis to others.
• Preference of experience with reporting tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Preference of a basic understanding of data warehousing concepts.
• Minimum of 8 weeks availability to join the program.
• Have maintained an exceptional grade point average in college.

• Summer interns will gain experience on multiple projects, such as:
• Solution Design and Delivery:
• Assist in creating and modifying reports, dashboards, and data models under the guidance of senior team members.
• Learn to use reporting tools and platforms to develop solutions that meet business needs.
• Support the maintenance and organization of reporting assets to ensure they remain accurate and valuable.
• Data Validation and Quality Assurance:
• Perform basic data checks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of reports.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and troubleshoot data issues.
• Assist in reviewing reports for quality and consistency before they are shared with stakeholders.
• Process Improvement and Documentation:
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and observations.
• Help document reporting processes, standards, and definitions for team reference.
• Stay curious and learn about industry best practices and tools to enhance your knowledge.
• Collaboration and Learning:
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and priorities.
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on your progress.
• Build strong working relationships by demonstrating initiative, curiosity, and follow-through.

• Collaboration with fellow Palomar Interns and Team Members
• Hands on experience within the department
• Leadership guidance and career growth
• Exposure to analytical, strategic and tactical responsibilities
• Professional Development and Workshops weekly
• Palomar is a Hybrid work environment which means we will support a blended approach of working remotely and coming into the office on a regular agreed upon cadence. You will be required to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

At the end of the program, all summer interns will present an overview of their Internship Project(s). The final presentation is an opportunity for interns to share their internship experience with fellow interns and the Palomar Leadership Team.

• Interested applicants and referrals should apply at  or Handshake

If you have questions about the internship program, please contact the People & Talent Team at

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