About the role#
The Underwriting Analyst Co-op provides hands-on exposure to healthcare underwriting. You will work alongside experienced professionals to build technical and business knowledge. This role focuses on how underwriting teams partner across the organization to support business objectives.
What you'll do#
- Learn fundamental underwriting concepts and methodologies.
- Participate in the large group renewal process, including taking ownership of one assigned renewal from start to finish.
- Shadow team members across different underwriting functions.
- Work with the Actuarial and Marketing departments to understand how they collaborate with Underwriting.
- Shadow professionals at an AmeriHealth affiliate company.
- Complete a special project based on current business needs and priorities.
- Analyze data and support underwriting tasks using Microsoft Excel.
What you'll need#
- Junior or Senior standing, or graduation within one year of the program start date.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Majors in Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management, or related quantitative fields.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.
- An Android or iOS device compatible with the Microsoft Authenticator app.
Location & details#
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid position.
- The program term is rolling.
About Independence Blue Cross
Independence Blue Cross provides health insurance to residents of southeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1938, the organization operates as a nonprofit entity. It employs over 5,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Philadelphia. The company focuses on health care products and services while coordinating care with medical professionals.
How to get in at Independence Blue Cross
Securing an internship at Independence Blue Cross requires speed, as early applicants are often reviewed before the volume of candidates becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, helping you apply among the first. This timing often makes the difference in getting your resume seen by the hiring team. Beyond timing, you can improve your response rates by reaching out to the recruiters behind the roles directly to ask about the position or a referral. Intern Insider surfaces these specific contacts, allowing you to bypass the standard queue and connect with the people actually making the hiring decisions.
