Summer 2027 Intern

Sun Life Financial; Wellesley (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick time

Family, parental and adoption leave

Medical coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability programs

Sabbatical program

401(k) match

Stock purchase options

Employer-funded retirement account

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Sun Life U.S. is seeking an intern to support the Health & Risk Solutions Stop Loss Underwriting team in a hybrid role near one of our US offices.

The internship runs June 2027 through August 2027, with full-time hours and mentorship from experienced underwriters. As part of the Stop Loss team, you will verify information, gather missing data for pricing, and assist in evaluating and proposing rates for new business.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university during the internship (June 2027 – August 2027).
• Undergraduate or graduate student in Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics or related field of study.
• Eligible to legally work in the United States.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Intern session.

Responsibilities

• Verify customer information within the system to ensure accuracy.
• Identify and obtain missing information material for assessment and/or pricing of the risk.
• Input customer logistics to enable generation of the quote.
• Analyze information on industry, demographics, and other standard criteria.
• Working with a mentor, evaluate, price and propose rate and strategy on Stop Loss new business within new business guidelines.
• Communicate pricing to internal sales and underwriting partners.
• Manage assigned workload to meet internal productivity and time service standards as well as field office priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Time management

Independent work

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Finance major

Business Administration

Mathematics

Job description

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide. At Sun Life, we’re driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. When you join Sun Life, you’ll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients’ lives.

This internship will be hybrid, and interns must be located near one of our US based offices – Wellesley, MA; Kansas City, MO; Hartford, CT; Portland, ME; Milwaukee, WI.

Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience, and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world.

The Role

The Health & Risk Solutions Stop Loss Underwriting team is looking for a proactive, positive, and dynamic team player to join our team as an intern supporting our manual underwriting quoting process. As a member of the Stop Loss Underwriting team, you will be a part of the leading direct provider of stop loss insurance in the United States. This is a great opportunity to join the Sun Life Stop Loss Underwriting team!

Responsibilities

• Verify customer information within the system to ensure accuracy.
• Identify and obtain missing information material for assessment and/or pricing of the risk.
• Input customer logistics to enable generation of the quote.
• Analyze information on industry, demographics, and other standard criteria.
• Working with a mentor, evaluate, price and propose rate and strategy on Stop Loss new business within new business guidelines.
• Communicate pricing to internal sales and underwriting partners.
• Manage assigned workload to meet internal productivity and time service standards as well as field office priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core skill sets needed for this role

• Ability to work with a diverse range of people
• Strong excel skills
• Requires strong time management skills
• Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong math, communication, negotiation and analytical skills required
• Excellent written communication skills
• Proactive, able to manage multiple tasks with demanding deadlines
• Highly-motivated, self-driven, focused, strong attentive to detail

The Candidate

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university during the time of internship (June 2027 – August 2027)
• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student in Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics or related field of study
• Eligible to legally work in the United States
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Intern session

Benefits

• generous vacation and sick time
• market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
• medical coverage
• company paid life and AD×D insurance
• disability programs
• partially paid sabbatical program
• 401(k) employer match
• stock purchase options
• employer-funded retirement account
• flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth

EEO & Diversity

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive.

We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate.

We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice.

We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.