Underwriting Summer Intern: Risk & Medical Research

rgare; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RGA is a Fortune 200 company offering a Summer Underwriting Internship where you will gain hands-on experience in risk assessment for life and health insurance products.

You will assist in medical research, underwriting studies, and learn the basics of underwriting using various systems while collaborating with a global team. Strong analytical and communication skills are valued; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA; additional requirements may apply.
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Effective analytical skills to gather information, analyze facts, and draw conclusions.
• Candidates must be authorized to work ongoing in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in medical research as part of Underwriting Manual review.
• Assist in underwriting research to include ongoing Underwriting Specialty reviews and updates.
• Learn the basics of underwriting and how to use various systems and applications.
• Work in team settings with other RGA interns and employees.
• Attend lunch and learns to dive deeper into medical and insurance topics.
• Participate in underwriting continuing medical education.
• Review small new business underwriting cases.
• Build business and professional skills that will prepare you for underwriting positions.
• Participate in special projects and assume additional responsibilities as necessary from time to time for the improvement of the sales and underwriting performance of the region/company.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Research skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Job description

RGA is a Fortune 200 company offering a Summer Underwriting Internship where you will gain hands-on experience in risk assessment for life and health insurance products.

You will assist in medical research, underwriting studies, and learn the basics of underwriting using various systems while collaborating with a global team. Strong analytical and communication skills are valued; US work authorization is required.