2027 Group Benefit Solutions Underwriting Summer Internship Program
New York Life
Overland Park, KSFresher20m agovia LinkedIn
Posted 15 Nov 2026, 09:37 ET
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Data analysisAccountingExcelMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- Sales
- Work
- On-site in Overland Park · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
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Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Underwriting Summer Internship Program
10-week program
About the Role
The Group Benefit Solutions Underwriting Summer Internship Program at New York Life offers an opportunity to apply analytical and quantitative skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation in insurance underwriting. Learn how underwriters evaluate risk, assess potential customers, and develop pricing recommendations for group insurance solutions.
What You'll Do
- 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, assess risk factors, and contribute to pricing decisions.
- Collaborate with fellow interns on a summer-long project.
- Attend speaker sessions and learning events with New York Life leaders.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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.
- High level of comfort working with numbers.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Interest in pursuing a career in underwriting and the insurance industry.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Skills
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Previous coursework or internship experience in finance, insurance, risk management, or data analysis.
- Experience working collaboratively on team-based projects.
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning.
Additional Information
- Location: Overland Park, KS (Hybrid - 3 days per week)
- Pay: $21/hour
- Overtime eligible: Nonexempt
- Discretionary bonus eligible: No
- Sales bonus eligible: No
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- No employment-based immigration sponsorship offered.
- Not available to those authorized to work under OPT or CPT.