• Job Description

  Req#: 35708BR

  Department

  Risk Management

  Description

  Program Introduction
  At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it's our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource—our associates. Since its launch in 2007, the Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunities in the workplace. This is achieved through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge.
  
  The 2026 Summer program dates are May 18th – July 24th at our company facilities in Lakeland, FL. Over these 10 weeks, interns will work 40 hours a week participating in impactful departmental projects that connect classroom learning to real-world corporate experience. Highlights include:

  • Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office)
  • Attending executive meetings
  • Participating in group community service activities
  • Touring manufacturing and distribution facilities
  • Developing and delivering end of program presentations to Publix leadership

  Join a company consistently ranked as a great place to work. Grow professionally and personally while making a lasting impact. Apply today and grow your legacy with Publix.
  
  *This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
  
  Position Overview
  The Risk Management Claims Department is responsible for managing general liability and premises liability claims to protect the organization from financial and reputational risks. The team investigates incidents, evaluates exposure, and works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and fair resolution of claims. Interns will gain hands-on experience in claim intake, documentation, analysis, and support processes, learning how risk mitigation strategies are applied in real-world scenarios.
  
  What you’ll do

  • attend business unit and roundtable of case evaluation meetings
  • observe mediations and/or trials
  • evaluate statistical analysis of ad hoc projects and reporting
  • provide recommendations to improve process support

  Required Qualifications

  • must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May; or

  • if graduating from a bachelor's degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester; or
  • if graduating from a master’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester)

  • must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in risk management/insurance or first year Law Student and be a current sophomore or above (rising junior or above as of the program start in Summer 2026) or a graduate student
  • basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • ability to deal with confidential matters
  • must have a current driver’s license to be able to travel to various Publix buildings for meetings, as needed

  Preferred Qualifications

  • basic knowledge of Microsoft Access and Power BI or another BI platform
  • basic knowledge of Python and Visual Basic of Applications (VBA)
  • interest focused in Litigation and/or Risk Management/Insurance

  Hours of Work

  8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday

  Frequency of Pay

  Weekly

  Starting Pay Range

  18.35 - 25.35

  Potential Annual Base Pay

  N/A

  Benefits Information

  • Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
  • Paycheck direct deposit
  • Credit union

  Travel Frequency

  0%

  Address

  3300 Publix Corporate Parkway

  City

  Lakeland

  State

  Florida

  Zip Code

  33811-3311

  Additional Information

  Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
  
  Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
  
  For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

  Facility

  Lak Publix Corporate Office B003

  Job Category

  Internships

• About the company

  Founded in 1930, Publix Super Markets is the largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States. Publix employs over 200,000 associates. We are privately-owned, hold no long-term debt, have avoided layoffs, and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop.

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