Underwriting Summer Internship: Master Risk & Pricing

New York Life Insurance Co; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Life Insurance Co. offers the 2027 Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Underwriting Summer Internship Program in Overland Park, KS.

This 10-week internship provides hands-on underwriting exposure with formal training, mentorship, and real-world assignments designed to build a foundation in group benefits underwriting. Participants will analyze risk, develop pricing recommendations, and collaborate on a project with peers.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training sessions to learn underwriting principles and risk evaluation.
• Mentor with an experienced underwriter and engage with senior leaders.
• Analyze real underwriting cases and contribute to pricing decisions.
• Collaborate on a summer-long project to strengthen analytical thinking and teamwork.
• Attend sessions led by NYL leaders across underwriting and finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

New York Life Insurance Co. offers the 2027 Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Underwriting Summer Internship Program in Overland Park, KS.

This 10-week internship provides hands-on underwriting exposure with formal training, mentorship, and real-world assignments designed to build a foundation in group benefits underwriting. Participants will analyze risk, develop pricing recommendations, and collaborate on a project with peers.