About the role#
Unum is hiring for a 10-week paid internship program in Portland, Maine for Summer 2026. This full-time role offers an inside look at the disability-based employee benefits marketplace. You will work in a professional office setting, gain insight into the lifecycle of a Unum case, and receive guidance from assigned mentors and sponsors. The program includes resume support, interview preparation, and skill development workshops.
What you'll do#
- Experience the full lifecycle of a case, including prospecting, quoting, selling, enrollment, onboarding, and relationship management.
- Complete a capstone presentation where you analyze an assigned business case for key leaders.
- Attend weekly information sessions and networking events with your intern cohort.
- Participate in targeted job shadows with sales and client management colleagues.
- Learn about various field and home office functions.
- Work independently and collaboratively on assigned projects for approximately 40 hours per week.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college degree program, with a preference for rising seniors or first-year graduate students.
- A competitive GPA.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and involvement in extra-curricular activities.
- A genuine interest in sales, client management, and the insurance industry.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Majors considered include Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Psychology, and Communications.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position located in Portland, Maine.
- This is a full-time, 10-week paid internship for Summer 2026.
- No visa sponsorship is provided for this role.
About Unum
Unum provides financial protection benefits including disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance. The company also offers dental and vision coverage alongside leave management and behavioral health services. Founded in 1848, the firm operates as a public company with over 11,000 employees. Its headquarters are in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with additional offices across the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Poland.
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