Group Benefits Underwriting Summer Intern

New-York-Life; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Life in Chattanooga offers a 10-week underwriting internship designed to build a strong foundation in group benefits. You’ll participate in formal training, work with mentors, and contribute to real pricing decisions that affect business outcomes.

You will collaborate with peers on a capstone project, attend sessions with leaders across Underwriting and Finance, and gain exposure to the insurance industry in a supportive, hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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

Quantitative skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

New York Life in Chattanooga offers a 10-week underwriting internship designed to build a strong foundation in group benefits. You’ll participate in formal training, work with mentors, and contribute to real pricing decisions that affect business outcomes.

You will collaborate with peers on a capstone project, attend sessions with leaders across Underwriting and Finance, and gain exposure to the insurance industry in a supportive, hybrid setting.