Summer Student Intern - Underwriting

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We have a job opening for the position Underwriting Summer Student Intern at Companion a subsidiary BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The Intern position is utilized for training an active college student towards a professional-level role. The responsibilities vary and are based upon the needs of the area and the experience of the incumbent at the time of employment. This incumbent works under direct supervision and has responsibilities for performing entry-level tasks and for learning professional-level tasks relating to area operations. Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we have been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allow us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are committed to the same philosophy, consider joining our team! Description Logistics: Companion Data Services – one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies. Location: This is a full-time internship (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday working on-site at 1301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201 , in an office environment. What You’ll Do: Completes tasks for maintaining information used in the department. Maintains documents, spreadsheets, databases or related items. Utilizes various systems and tools, performs research and assists with projects as needed. Follows established procedures. Participates in business unit/department training designed to help this position acquire applicable knowledge/skills in their area of study. Completes area tasks that are conducive to learning the departmental procedures and applying industry/field best practices. May communicate with other areas of the company. May create, present and/or report on area statistics and/or knowledge acquired. Perform tasks that help in learning the business area and which provide an overall view of company operations. Assist other staff members with everyday tasks to gain an understanding of business operations and workflow. Completes other assigned area related tasks.

Requirements

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Specialized Training: Must have a minimum of 12 semester hours earned in the field(s) specified by the hiring area and must be currently enrolled in college and working towards obtaining at least a 4-year degree in the field(s) specified by the hiring area. (PLEASE UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS(S) WITH RESUME.)
• Required Work Experience: No previous work experience is required.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Effective oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational abilities and a keen attention to detail. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Good planning and multi-tasking skills. Proficient listening skills, coupled with the capability to adhere to instructions and pose inquiries, are essential for ensuring a productive internship.
• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office.
• 1 year-general work history/experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes tasks for maintaining information used in the department.
• Maintains documents, spreadsheets, databases or related items.
• Utilizes various systems and tools, performs research and assists with projects as needed.
• Follows established procedures.
• Participates in business unit/department training designed to help this position acquire applicable knowledge/skills in their area of study.
• Completes area tasks that are conducive to learning the departmental procedures and applying industry/field best practices.
• May communicate with other areas of the company.
• May create, present and/or report on area statistics and/or knowledge acquired.
• Perform tasks that help in learning the business area and which provide an overall view of company operations.
• Assist other staff members with everyday tasks to gain an understanding of business operations and workflow.
• Completes other assigned area related tasks.

Benefits

• We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees