2027 Medical Risk Internship

Symetra; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Symetra invites applications for a Medical Risk Intern. This remote Summer 2027 program runs 12 weeks with May and June start options, ideal for students seeking hands-on exposure to medical risk, underwriting, and group health operations.

You will conduct research, help develop training materials, organize resources, and analyze data to support business initiatives while collaborating with the Medical Risk team in a real-world setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's or master's in a relevant field.
• Strong research and analytical skills with ability to evaluate information from multiple sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to present findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on medical, healthcare, insurance topics to support Medical Risk initiatives.
• Assist with development of training materials and presentations for team learning.
• Organize and maintain training resources and knowledge management tools.
• Support process improvement by gathering information and documenting processes.
• Analyze data and summarize findings to support business initiatives and decisions.
• Collaborate with Medical Risk leadership on special projects and gain exposure to underwriting and health operations.

Skills

Research

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Risk Intern!

About the program

At Symetra, we share a deep commitment in bringing value to underserved communities and people and helping them take steps toward financial freedom. That's our way of describing people that can be and doing what they value. Our interns work on real, meaningful projects that contribute toward our goal, and are an important part of our Symetra community.

Symetra's Internship Program for Summer 2027 is entirely remote. All interns will learn and work in a virtual setting. The internship duration is 12 weeks. To accommodate varying academic calendars, we offer two internship sessions, with start dates in May and June, allowing students on different semester schedules to participate. Applicants will be able to indicate their preferred session during the application process.

Your responsibilities may include

• Conduct research on medical, healthcare, insurance, and industry-related topics to support Medical Risk and Underwriting initiatives.
• Assist with the development of training materials, educational articles, and presentations for team learning and development.
• Organize and maintain training resources, reference materials, and other team knowledge management tools.
• Support process improvement projects by gathering information, documenting processes, and identifying opportunities to enhance team effectiveness.
• Analyze data and summarize findings to support business initiatives, reporting, and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with Medical Risk leadership and team members on special projects while gaining exposure to medical risk assessment, underwriting, and group health insurance operations.

Required education, experience and skills:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Risk Management, Insurance, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to gather, evaluate, and summarize information from multiple sources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create presentations and communicate findings effectively.
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare, insurance, underwriting, medical risk assessment, or business analytics, with a willingness to learn in a collaborative team environment.
• Open to students pursuing nursing degrees as well as other relevant fields of study; prior clinical, nursing, or direct healthcare experience is not required.

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.For more information about our careers visit: careers

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

• Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity. Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered