Underwriting Analyst, LAUNCH Program - Hybrid

New York Life; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

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Job summary

New York Life is seeking a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst to join the LAUNCH Program in a hybrid role. You will develop underwriting skills across risk management, collaboration, and professional development while supporting a sales region.

The program emphasizes structured training, mentorship, and opportunities to participate in initiatives across Group Benefit Solutions. A bachelor’s degree and strong analytical skills are required.

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%)

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 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: meet deadlines and prioritize tasks

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Numerical proficiency

Leadership potential

Education

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

Job description

New York Life is seeking a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst to join the LAUNCH Program in a hybrid role. You will develop underwriting skills across risk management, collaboration, and professional development while supporting a sales region.

The program emphasizes structured training, mentorship, and opportunities to participate in initiatives across Group Benefit Solutions. A bachelor’s degree and strong analytical skills are required.