About the role#
This 10-week summer internship provides hands-on experience in the insurance underwriting profession. You will learn how to evaluate risk, assess potential customers, and develop pricing recommendations for group insurance products. The program combines formal training, one-on-one mentorship, and real-world assignments to help you build a foundation in the industry.
What you'll do#
- Build a foundational understanding of Group Benefits underwriting principles, products, and risk evaluation through structured training.
- Partner with an experienced underwriter for mentorship and engage with senior leaders.
- Analyze real underwriting cases by assessing risk factors and contributing to pricing decisions that support business growth.
- Collaborate with fellow interns on a summer-long project to strengthen your problem-solving and teamwork skills.
- Attend speaker sessions and learning events led by company leaders to broaden your understanding of the organization.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management, or a related field.
- You possess strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills with a high level of comfort working with numbers.
- You have effective written and verbal communication skills.
- You are proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Excel and Word.
- You have a customer-focused mindset, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- You have a demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, as is previous coursework or experience in finance, insurance, risk management, or data analysis.
- You must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About New York Life
New York Life is a financial services company founded in 1845. It operates as a mutual organization and offers life insurance, retirement products, and investment services. The company is based in New York, New York, and maintains a workforce of over 37,000 employees. It manages operations from its headquarters at 51 Madison Avenue.
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