Underwriting Analyst

About The Department

The Underwriting team evaluates risk and supports the sales process for commercial group business, helping ensure competitive and financially sound solutions for our customers.

Position Overview

The Underwriting Analyst Co-op will gain hands-on exposure to healthcare underwriting through a structured learning experience designed to build technical, analytical, and business knowledge. Participants will work alongside experienced professionals and gain insight into how underwriting partners across the organization to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities

• Receive instruction on fundamental underwriting concepts and methodologies.
• Participate in the large group renewal process, including ownership of an assigned renewal opportunity from initiation through completion.
• Shadow team members across various Underwriting functions to gain a broad understanding of departmental operations.
• Gain exposure to the Actuarial and Marketing departments, with a focus on their collaboration and interaction with Underwriting.
• Participate in a shadowing experience with an AmeriHealth affiliate company.
• Complete a special project aligned with emerging business needs and organizational priorities.
• Analyze data and support underwriting activities using Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

Qualifications

Preferred Majors

• Risk Management
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Related quantitative or analytical fields

Eligibility

• Junior or Senior standing at the time of application.
• Recent graduates are eligible if graduation occurred within one year of the program start date.

GPA Requirement

• 3.0 +