Group Benefit Solutions - Underwriting LAUNCH Program June 2027 (Philadelphia, PA)

New-York-Life; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Life Group Benefit Solutions is seeking a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst in a hybrid role. The LAUNCH program provides structured training, mentorship, and rapid development in life, accident, disability, and voluntary benefits underwriting.

You’ll assess risk, price coverage, and support clients while learning to balance profitability with service excellence. In this role, you’ll collaborate across teams, participate in ongoing training, and build leadership capabilities within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher
• High comfort level with math/numbers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A passion and dedication to becoming a leader within the financial services industry
• Strong business acumen along with leadership and innovative thinking skills with a focus on customer-centricity
• Some travel may be required (<10%)

Responsibilities

• Assess the risk and underwrite prospective clients within Group Benefit Solutions product portfolio: Life, Accident, Disability, Absence Administration, and Voluntary Benefits
• Communicate pricing, profitability, and risk profile of clients with internal matrix partners
• Contribute directly to company financial goals through risk decisions while balancing and maintaining favorable financial outcomes
• Partner with other underwriting team members to effectively solve problems
• Negotiate with matrix partners to find creative and collaborative solutions that create long-term value for both our clients and our organization
• Active engagement and involvement in the LAUNCH Program over the course of your first year
• Continuous learning and development through both structured and non-structured training opportunities beyond your first year
• Develop a growth mindset that embraces challenges, learns from and applies feedback, and finds inspiration from the success of team members
• Participate in structured training sessions in the LAUNCH Program focusing on technical training and professional development opportunities
• Following each session, you will apply the concepts and principles learned in the program by working on active business opportunities that will eventually become larger and more complex
• You will work alongside your mentor as you gain independence in your daily work and decision-making skills
• You will be assigned to support a sales region, and own more of the daily decision-making process
• You will continue to participate in training opportunities to enhance underwriting knowledge through organizational Group Benefit Solution training sessions, coaching, and feedback from mentors and managers
• In addition to your core Underwriting responsibilities, there also exist many project opportunities that will allow you to engage with and build a network of peers both within Underwriting and across other New York Life departments

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Education

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

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Please apply only to the location you would most prefer. If you are selected for an interview, you'll have the opportunity to discuss your location preferences and any other locations you may be interested in at that time.

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 solutions. Click here to learn more about Group Benefits solutions.

About This Job

LAUNCH your career with New York Life Group Benefit Solutions as a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst!

LAUNCH, which stands for Leadership and Underwriting for New Career Hires, is designed to help you accelerate your underwriting career and establish early professional success. LAUNCH focuses on comprehensive technical training, hands-on learning, mentor support, and professional development opportunities.

As part of our Group Benefit Solutions Underwriting team, you will have a direct impact on the financial results of our business while helping us deliver on a longstanding commitment of providing financial protection and peace of mind to the millions we serve. As an Underwriting Analyst, you will develop skills across several business competencies including:

Risk Management & Assessment

• Assess the risk and underwrite prospective clients within Group Benefit Solutions product portfolio: Life, Accident, Disability, Absence Administration, and Voluntary Benefits
• Communicate pricing, profitability, and risk profile of clients with internal matrix partners
• Contribute directly to company financial goals through risk decisions while balancing and maintaining favorable financial outcomes

Collaboration & Consultation

• Partner with other underwriting team members to effectively solve problems
• Negotiate with matrix partners to find creative and collaborative solutions that create long-term value for both our clients and our organization

Professional Development & Leadership

• Active engagement and involvement in the LAUNCH Program over the course of your first year
• Continuous learning and development through both structured and non-structured training opportunities beyond your first year
• Develop a growth mindset that embraces challenges, learns from and applies feedback, and finds inspiration from the success of team members

Time & Priority Management

• Act with a sense of urgency to meet assigned deadlines for specified tasks
• Ability to use sound judgement when prioritizing several tasks at once

  What You'll Do

  As a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst in the LAUNCH Program, you can expect a structured start to your career that includes foundational training during your first year.

  LAUNCH Training

  • Participate in structured training sessions in the LAUNCH Program focusing on technical training and professional development opportunities. These sessions will consist of both classroom and hands-on learning opportunities that establish a solid foundational knowledge of underwriting concepts and principles.
  • Following each session, you will apply the concepts and principles learned in the program by working on active business opportunities that will eventually become larger and more complex. You will work alongside your mentor as you gain independence in your daily work and decision-making skills.

  After LAUNCH Training

  • You will be assigned to support a sales region, and own more of the daily decision-making process.
  • You will continue to participate in training opportunities to enhance your underwriting knowledge through organizational Group Benefit Solution training sessions, coaching, and feedback from mentors and managers.
  • In addition to your core Underwriting responsibilities, there also exist many project opportunities that will allow you to engage with and build a network of peers both within Underwriting and across other New York Life departments.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in the following majors and/or minors are preferred: Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management, or a related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher
  • High comfort level with math/numbers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A passion and dedication to becoming a leader within the financial services industry
  • Strong business acumen along with leadership and innovative thinking skills with a focus on customer-centricity
  • Some travel may be required (<10%)

  Pay Transparency

  • Salary Range: 60,000
  • Overtime eligible: Nonexempt
  • Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
  • 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.

  Company Overview

  At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.

  Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities - inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you'll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.

  As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what's next, and your growth powers it.

  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.

  Our Benefits

  We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

  Our Commitment to Inclusion

  At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.