2027 Stop Loss Claims Internship

Symetra; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote internship

Job summary

Symetra Financial Corporation offers a 12-week remote internship for Summer 2027. Interns work on real projects in a fully virtual setting, gaining exposure to the self-funded health insurance industry and data analytics tools like Excel and Power BI.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Bachelor's program (preferably junior or senior) with a strong analytical mindset, interest in healthcare benefits, and experience with Excel.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor program (preferably junior or senior).
• Interest in health insurance industry and process improvement.
• Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Experience with Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Stop Loss Claims and other teams to learn and contribute.
• Assist with project management by coordinating tasks and tracking progress.
• Research and update healthcare trends and stop loss reports.
• Support data-driven content updates in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Skills

Pivot tables

Formulas

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree program

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Smartsheet

Job description

About the programAt 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 to do 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, running from (Dates)What you’ll learn:Basic concepts of the competitive and dynamic “self-funded health Insurance” industry.How to succeed and collaborate with a high-performing team that operates in a completely remote environment.How to update data-driven content and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentPotential Opportunities:Research and update some of the most innovative healthcare trendsCollaborate with the Stop Loss Claims departments along with others including but not limited to Actuary, Data Analytics, Underwriting, and Marketing.Learn about the different types of stop loss reports that Symetra receives monthly.Identify opportunities for process improvement and support more efficient workflows.Assist with project management by coordinating tasks and tracking progress.Your education, experience, and skillsMust be enrolled in a Bachelor Program (preferably a junior or senior).Interest in learning about how employers, employees, and their families benefit from health care insurance coverage.Interest on process improvement and operational efficiency.Must be self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and with teams.Interest in learning and completing project work.Strong analytical mindset with an interest in claims operations and problem-solving.Strong experience with Excel. (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)Experience with Power BI preferred.Familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet or similar workflow/project tracking platforms.We empower inclusionAt 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 freedomSymetra 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: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careersWork AuthorizationEmployer 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 VerificationSymetra 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 processWithdrawal of a job offerTermination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered