Hybrid Underwriting Summer Internship: Risk & Pricing

New York Life; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Life offers a 10-week summer internship in Group Benefits underwriting. You’ll learn how underwriters evaluate risk, assess potential customers, and develop pricing recommendations for group insurance solutions.

Participants engage in formal training, mentorship, and real-world underwriting assignments while networking with leaders across Underwriting, Finance, and related functions. Eligible students must be authorized to work in the U.S. and pursue a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management, or related field.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills with a high level of comfort working with numbers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

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

Numerical proficiency

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

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

Job description

New York Life offers a 10-week summer internship in Group Benefits underwriting. You’ll learn how underwriters evaluate risk, assess potential customers, and develop pricing recommendations for group insurance solutions.

Participants engage in formal training, mentorship, and real-world underwriting assignments while networking with leaders across Underwriting, Finance, and related functions. Eligible students must be authorized to work in the U.S. and pursue a relevant bachelor’s degree.