Early-Career Underwriter Associate — Risk & Rates

Guardian Life; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Collaborative projects

Exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Guardian Life in Boston offers a 2027 Early Career Program for Associate Underwriters. You will participate in training across underwriting concepts, risk assessment, and rate projections, while building practical skills through mentorship and cross-team collaboration.

The program emphasizes data analysis, collaborative projects, and exposure to senior leadership, with hybrid work in Boston and up to 15% travel within the US. A strong math background and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High level of comfort with math and numbers.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint; AI-powered tools experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a training program to understand the organization and Underwriter role.
• Be part of a team responsible for assessing risk and determining appropriate rate levels.
• Identify and communicate trends to support key financial measures.
• Learn Guardian’s purpose, values, and range of products and services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical aptitude

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Major in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Business, Accounting, or Mathematics; GPA 3.0+

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Guardian Life in Boston offers a 2027 Early Career Program for Associate Underwriters. You will participate in training across underwriting concepts, risk assessment, and rate projections, while building practical skills through mentorship and cross-team collaboration.

The program emphasizes data analysis, collaborative projects, and exposure to senior leadership, with hybrid work in Boston and up to 15% travel within the US. A strong math background and communication skills are essential.