2027 Group Benefit Solutions Underwriting Summer Internship Program
New York Life
Farmington, CTFresher13m agovia LinkedIn
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 09:59 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 Farmington · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
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Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Underwriting Summer Internship Program
Company: New York Life
Location: Farmington, CT
Duration: 10-week summer internship
About the Role
This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in insurance underwriting within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will learn how underwriters evaluate risk, assess potential customers, and develop pricing recommendations for group insurance solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in structured training sessions to build a foundational understanding of 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 that strengthens analytical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Attend speaker sessions and learning events led by New York Life leaders across Underwriting, Finance, and related business functions.
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 with a high level of comfort working with numbers.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Interest in pursuing a career in underwriting and the insurance industry.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
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.
Compensation
- Salary: $21/hour
- Overtime eligible: Nonexempt
- Discretionary bonus eligible: No
- Sales bonus eligible: No