Underwriting Analyst - LAUNCH Program (Hybrid)

New-York-Life; Farmington (CT); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Life Group Benefit Solutions is hiring a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst into the LAUNCH program. You’ll receive comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands‑on opportunities to develop underwriting skills in Life, Accident, Disability, Absence, and Voluntary Benefits.

You’ll start with structured training, then support a sales region, participate in ongoing development, and engage in cross‑department projects while aspiring to leadership within financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in 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.
• Participate in structured LAUNCH training focusing on technical training and professional development opportunities.
• After LAUNCH, you will be assigned to support a sales region and engage in ongoing training and cross‑department projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Customer-centricity

Education

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

Job description

New York Life Group Benefit Solutions is hiring a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst into the LAUNCH program. You’ll receive comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands‑on opportunities to develop underwriting skills in Life, Accident, Disability, Absence, and Voluntary Benefits.

You’ll start with structured training, then support a sales region, participate in ongoing development, and engage in cross‑department projects while aspiring to leadership within financial services.