2027 Group Benefit Solutions Underwriting Summer Internship Program

About the Role

The 2027 Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Underwriting Summer Internship Program is a 10-week opportunity at New York Life in Chattanooga, TN. This program offers hands-on experience in insurance underwriting, focusing on how underwriters evaluate risk, assess potential customers, and develop pricing recommendations for group insurance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training sessions on Group Benefits underwriting principles, products, and risk evaluation.
• Partner with an experienced underwriter through one-on-one mentorship.
• Engage with senior leaders and expand your professional network.
• Analyze real underwriting cases by assessing risk factors and contributing to pricing decisions.
• Collaborate with fellow interns on a summer-long project to strengthen analytical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Attend speaker sessions and learning events led by New York Life leaders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills with a high level of comfort working with numbers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly.
• Interest in pursuing a career in underwriting and the insurance industry.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Previous coursework or internship experience related to finance, insurance, risk management, or data analysis.
• Experience working collaboratively on team-based projects.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning.

Note: This program requires eligibility to work in the U.S. and does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship, OPT, or CPT.