Aetna/CVS Health Virtual Underwriting Externship Program - Intro to Insurance & Underwriting

CVS Health • Hartford, CT

21h • Remote

About The Position

The Aetna/CVS Health Virtual Underwriting Externship Program is a three-week unpaid educational experience introducing current college students to insurance underwriting and risk analysis. Participants learn underwriting fundamentals, risk analysis, and pricing strategies through interactive virtual sessions led by industry experts, case studies, and collaboration with peers. The program also offers professional development, mentorship, career-path insights, and networking with company leaders, underwriters, and other professionals. Participants who complete the program receive a certificate of completion and priority consideration during the next underwriting internship recruiting season. They may also apply and interview for the 2028 Summer Corporate Underwriting Internship Program. The externship is virtual and uses the participant’s personal computer or laptop.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with sophomore standing and an expected graduation date between December 2028 and May 2029.
• Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection for virtual sessions.
• Availability for all externship dates.

Nice To Haves

• A major in Risk Management/Insurance, Math, Statistics, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Curiosity about the insurance industry and eagerness to learn about underwriting and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Attend virtual training sessions covering underwriting concepts and practices.
• Apply underwriting knowledge to case studies, analyze risks, make underwriting decisions, and present recommendations in collaboration with peers.
• Participate in professional development activities focused on communication, problem solving, and decision-making.
• Engage with mentors and network with company leaders, underwriters, and other insurance professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed