Summer 2027 Underwriting Intern

Mutual of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Mutual of Omaha invites a detail-oriented student to join as an Underwriting Intern in the Omaha area. You will learn underwriting fundamentals, analyze real data, and support rate decisions while coordinating with the sales team.

The internship emphasizes precision, risk assessment, and sound decision-making. Compensation includes an hourly wage of $22.00 for Undergraduate Business Interns and $24.00 for Graduate Business Interns, with a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program related to business or mathematics.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical thinking.
• Ability to make thoughtful, well-reasoned decisions under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to Omaha, NE for in-person events and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Learn underwriting fundamentals and pricing guidelines.
• Analyze small new business cases to assess risk.
• Conduct research to support benefit and rate decisions.
• Collaborate with the sales team to communicate underwriting requirements.
• Evaluate renewals and analyze rates for continued coverage.

Skills

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Mathematical aptitude

Remote work

Collaborative

Education

Business or Mathematics degree program

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on precision and smart decision-making? If you excel at applying procedures, spotting details others might miss, and making sound, well-reasoned choices, we want to hear from you. Join us as an Underwriting Intern and play a key role in helping manage risk for a Fortune 500 company.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Hourly Wage:
  • Undergraduate Business Intern: $22.00
  • Graduate Business Intern: $24.00
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Learn the Fundamentals: Build your knowledge of underwriting and pricing guidelines, plus gain insight into our products.
• Analyze Real Data: Work with small new business cases to assess risk and help protect the company financially.
• Conduct Research: Dive into data to support benefit and rate decisions with confidence.
• Collaborate with Sales: Communicate underwriting requirements and procedures directly with our sales team.
• Evaluate Renewals: Review existing group policies and help analyze rates and risks for continued coverage.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Academic Focus: You’re currently enrolled in a degree program related to business or mathematics—both before and after the internship.
• Smart Decision-Making: You can make thoughtful, quality decisions and back them up with clear, logical reasoning.
• Math & Analysis Skills: You bring strong mathematical aptitude, along with analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Thrives Under Pressure: You’re comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and staying focused under pressure.
• You promote a collaborative culture, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.
• Able to travel to Omaha, NE to attend events and in-person meetings May 17-19, 2027, and for one week in June 2027. Travel costs are reimbursed.

We value unique experience, skills, and passion for innovation.

If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at [e-mail]. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.