Underwriting Intern - Summer 2026

Elevance Health • Atlanta, GA

55d • Onsite

About The Position

Underwriting Intern, Summer 2026 Location: Atlanta, GA. This role requires associates to work from the posted locations full-time, enabling consistent face-to-face collaboration, teamwork, and direct engagement. This policy promotes an environment built on in-person interaction, communication, and immediate support. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Underwriting Intern will be responsible for supporting and working on a variety of underwriting projects and tasks. Underwriting Interns will also receive an orientation to the company and the health benefits industry while being exposed to the impact and role of underwriting at Elevance Health. This full-time, 12-week internship (May 18th, 2026 - August 7th, 2026) program is an opportunity to be included key deliverables and showcase your critical thinking skills while gaining experience and working knowledge of underwriting in a Fortune 100 company.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or fields related to business or healthcare
• Currently enrolled in a program of study at an accredited college/university
• Ability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the Summer internship

Nice To Haves

• Candidates graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027 with a 3.2 GPA or higher are preferred
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership ability as evidenced in extracurricular activities
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and a quick learner
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in the analyzing of data. Educate the audience on the meaning of this data and what story it tells. Make and present recommendations based on the findings of this analysis.
• Work with the "A-Team" to help develop and implement projects to improve the underwriting function.
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Make recommendations to management related to development of the intern program.
• Make recommendations to management related to development of the Underwriting Development Program.

Benefits

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees