Underwriting Summer Internship: Analytics & Risk

MERCY COLLEGE; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) invites rising seniors to join a 10-week underwriting internship in Philadelphia, PA. You’ll learn how underwriters evaluate risk, develop pricing recommendations, and gain hands-on experience.

Through formal training, mentorship, and real assignments, you’ll work on pricing decisions, collaborate with interns, and hear from NY Life leaders across underwriting and finance.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management, or related field.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills with a high level of comfort working with numbers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Interest in pursuing a career in underwriting and the insurance industry.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Previous coursework or internship experience related to finance, insurance, risk management, or data analysis.
• Experience working collaboratively on team-based projects.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training sessions to build foundational understanding of Group Benefits underwriting principles, products, and risk evaluation.
• Partner with an experienced underwriter through one-on-one mentorship while engaging with senior leaders and expanding your professional network.
• Analyze real underwriting cases by assessing risk factors and contributing to pricing decisions that support business growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with fellow Group Benefit Solutions interns on a summer-long project that strengthens analytical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Attend speaker sessions and learning events led by New York Life leaders across Underwriting, Finance, and related business functions to broaden your understanding of the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative thinking

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (rising senior)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) invites rising seniors to join a 10-week underwriting internship in Philadelphia, PA. You’ll learn how underwriters evaluate risk, develop pricing recommendations, and gain hands-on experience.

Through formal training, mentorship, and real assignments, you’ll work on pricing decisions, collaborate with interns, and hear from NY Life leaders across underwriting and finance.