Underwriting Intern-1
About The Position
The Stop Loss Underwriting Intern supports the underwriting team while gaining hands-on exposure to medical stop loss insurance, risk evaluation, and the underwriting process. The internship is designed for a student interested in a career in insurance, underwriting, finance, or a related field. Working alongside experienced underwriters, the intern learns how employer-sponsored health plans are evaluated and how underwriting decisions are supported by data analysis, plan information, claims experience, and other risk factors. The internship provides exposure to the full stop loss underwriting process and an opportunity to develop foundational skills in risk assessment, data analysis, pricing concepts, and the employer-sponsored healthcare insurance market. The intern will also gain experience working within a professional underwriting team and learn about potential career paths in stop loss insurance. The role is described as located onsite in Kennesaw, Georgia; the posting also mentions a hybrid work schedule.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
- Have completed 60 college hours at an accredited college or university and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Comfort with working with numbers and analyzing information.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Interest in learning about insurance, healthcare, risk management, and underwriting.
Responsibilities
- Assist underwriters with reviewing and organizing information for new business and renewal opportunities.
- Learn the fundamentals of medical stop loss insurance, including specific and aggregate coverage.
- Support the review of census data, claims information, plan documents, and other underwriting materials.
- Assist with data entry, reporting, and maintaining accurate underwriting records.
- Help prepare information used in quotes, proposals, and underwriting evaluations.
- Develop an understanding of how risk factors impact pricing and underwriting decisions.
- Work with underwriting team members to identify missing or incomplete information needed for case review.
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and other learning opportunities.
- Complete special projects and analysis as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and 12 paid company holidays.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% company match.
- Health and dental insurance, and vision plan available.
- Company-provided long-term disability and life insurance.
- Opportunities for advancement in a successful and growing organization.
- Flexible work schedules and a great work/life balance.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Volunteer Time Off.
- Casual dress and a modern, comfortable office with free parking.
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Career Level
Intern
