2026 Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Underwriting Summer Internship Program (Farmington, CT)

New York Life • Farmington, CT

136d • $21

About The Position

If you're looking to use strong analytical and math skills in a competitive, fast-paced environment, an Underwriting career in Group Benefit Solutions will allow you to do all this and more. Underwriters evaluate the risk of insuring a potential Group Benefit Solutions customer and use that information to set premium rates for insurance policies. This 10-week program will expose you to what life as an underwriter will be like and is a great way to assess whether the underwriting profession is a good fit for you. As part of our internship program, you will have a direct impact on the financial results of our business while helping us deliver on a longstanding commitment of providing financial protection and peace of mind to the millions we serve.

Requirements

• Completed 3 years towards a bachelor's degree (rising senior) in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• 3.0 GPA or higher preferred
• High comfort level with math/numbers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft office software, especially Microsoft Word and Excel
• An interest in pursuing a career in underwriting
• Customer-centric mindset

Responsibilities

• Training sessions to learn the fundamentals of underwriting
• One-on-one mentorship with a local underwriter, engagement opportunities with senior management, and other networking opportunities
• Assess risk dynamics on real underwriting cases and contribute to Group Benefits Solutions sales goals and bottom line
• Collaborate with GBS interns from around the country on a summer long project that challenges your problem-solving, analytical, and collaboration skills
• Routine speaker series hosted by New York Life leaders from a variety of Finance and Underwriting functions

Benefits

• Salary range: $21/hour
• Overtime eligible: Nonexempt
• Discretionary bonus eligible
• Sales bonus eligible

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree