2027 Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Underwriting Summer Internship Program (Chattanooga, TN)

New York Life; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Life offers a 10-week summer internship in Group Benefits underwriting. You’ll learn how underwriters evaluate risk, assess potential customers, and develop pricing recommendations for group insurance solutions.

Participants engage in formal training, mentorship, and real-world underwriting assignments while networking with leaders across Underwriting, Finance, and related functions. Eligible students must be authorized to work in the U.S. and pursue a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management, or related field.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills with a high level of comfort working with numbers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

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 while engaging with senior leaders and expanding your professional network.
• Analyze real underwriting cases by assessing risk factors and contributing to pricing decisions that support business growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with fellow Group Benefit Solutions 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 to broaden your understanding of the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical proficiency

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or related field

Job description

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week. Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life’s legacy of being there when we’re needed most. Here, you’ll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees’ lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our absence, accident, disability, voluntary benefits, and life insurance solutions. Click here to learn more about Group Benefits solutions.

Job Requisition ID: 94518

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week. Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life’s legacy of being there when we’re needed most. Here, you’ll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees’ lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our absence, accident, disability, voluntary benefits, and life insurance solutions. Click here to learn more about Group Benefits solutions.

Role Overview

During this 10-week summer internship, you will learn how underwriters evaluate risk, assess potential customers, and develop pricing recommendations for group insurance solutions. Through formal training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and real-world underwriting assignments, you will gain exposure to the underwriting profession while contributing to meaningful business outcomes that help deliver financial protection and peace of mind to millions of people.

What You’ll Do

• 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 while engaging with senior leaders and expanding your professional network.
• Analyze real underwriting cases by assessing risk factors and contributing to pricing decisions that support business growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with fellow Group Benefit Solutions 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 to broaden your understanding of the organization.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

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.

To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, this program is not available to those authorized to work under optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

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Pay Transparency

Salary range: 21/ hour

Overtime eligible: Nonexempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: No

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.