Lansing, Mich. – (Feb. 2022) Lansing Community College student Martin Gale has been selected into the elite Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) 2022 internship program.

The WSIA Internship Program awards approximately 23 paid summer internships to college students annually that are interested in an insurance career. 

This exciting nine-week opportunity offers students experience in both the underwriting and brokerage sides of the surplus lines marketplace by working with actual risks and learning alongside leaders in the industry, 

Inters spend time in a variety of roles and departments including claims, data processing, accounting, operations, brokerage, human resources, marketing, and reinsurance and underwriting. 

Martin is nearing the completion of his 3 + 1 education with LCC and Northwood University. He has chosen to do his internship in Boston, MA. 

Interns in this elite program receive the following: 

• $18 per hour from the host firm
• Fully-covered housing costs
• Paid travel to and from the host location in cities across the country
• Mentoring throughout the program by members of the WSIA Internship Committee
• Cash advance to cover incidental internship program-related expenses
• Complimentary access to the WSIA Surplus Lines Fundamentals course
• Three-day orientation in Kansas City to familiarize interns with the industry 

Congratulations, Martin! 

PHOTO USED WITH PERMISSION

About Lansing Community College
Lansing Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer. Lansing Community College programs and activities are open for all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, familial status, marital status, military status, veteran’s status or other status as protected by law, or genetic information.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquires regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Officer, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730; Employee Coordinator 504/ADA, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517- 483-1875; Student Coordinator 504/ADA, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1885; Sarah Velez, Human Resource Manager/Title IX Coordinator, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1874; Christine Thompson, Student Title IX Coordinator, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1261.

# # #