Erie Insurance ‘Future Focus’ internship program named among industry’s best for fifth straight year

Erie Insurance 'Future Focus' internship program named among industry's best for fifth straight year

October 1, 2025

RISE Elite 50 list highlights ERIE's role in shaping tomorrow's insurance professionals

Erie Insurance (ERIE) has once again been recognized by Rising Insurance Star Executive (RISE) as having one of the top 50 internship programs in the industry. This is the fifth straight year that ERIE has earned this honor.

Launched more than 20 years ago, ERIE's Future Focus summer Internship program provides college students with paid, competitive opportunities to gain real-world business experience at a Fortune 500 company while exploring careers in the insurance industry.

"We are honored our Future Focus Internship Program is once again on the RISE Elite 50 Internships list," said JR Wilwohl, talent acquisition partner and ERIE's internship program coordinator. "We strive to provide our interns with the best possible experience each year, and it's gratifying to receive a commendation like this."

Each summer, Future Focus welcomes students across a wide range of disciplines, from Finance and IT to Claims, Marketing, Risk Control, Law and more. The program has launched the careers of hundreds of current ERIE employees.

For many interns, the experience is more than just a summer job - it's a launching pad. "ERIE's internship allowed me to take part in meaningful work and projects," said Garrett Hannah, a 2025 Sourcing and Vendor Management intern majoring in Economics at PennWest University Edinboro. "The internship was very engaging, prioritized our experience and showcased the best of ERIE. My time as an intern at ERIE was invaluable and set me up for success after graduation."

Ximena Munoz, a 2025 Claims intern in the Wisconsin Branch and a student at Alverno College, said that the support and mentoring stood out most.

"Everyone in the ERIE Family, from the Wisconsin Branch to the Home Office, was very supportive and took time to mentor and guide our class to succeed. It was a valuable opportunity to develop my knowledge, gain confidence and build professional connections."

In 2025, nearly 100 interns from 39 colleges and universities joined ERIE's program, gaining experience across departments from Marketing and IT to Law and Risk Control.

To learn more about how ERIE is shaping future insurance professionals, visit https://www.erieinsurance.com/careers/internships.