Underwriting Intern

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

About The Position

Ready to help us transform healthcare? Bring your true colors to blue. This position is eligible for the following persona(s): eWorker, Mobile, & Resident Internship Duration: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (11-weeks) The Underwriting Internship is designed to provide those interested in pursuing an underwriting career with the opportunity to spend the summer working on challenging projects in a professional environment. The Underwriting internship will expose the intern to multiple facets of the healthcare business from an underwriting lens. The intern will learn some of the basics of medical and dental insurance as well as Underwriting’s impact on the company. Projects include working on 51-99 prospect accounts alongside experienced underwriters, as well as approving underwriting operations. Such project work will build skills in data mining research, compilation, and organization. The final corporate internship project may be presented to Underwriting leadership. The intern will end the summer able to independently perform the proper analysis and pricing of prospect business to produce a quote for review. Outside of the Underwriting team, the intern is encouraged to take full advantage of any corporate internship opportunities offered to enhance their experience during the period of their engagement.

Requirements

Demonstrates strong initiative.
Has an analytic thought process with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates an interest in professional development.
Has a proven record of success in their scholastic career.
Employs functional and technical skills when performing all assignments.
Can apply changes to previously learned processes or adopt new ones.
Develops cooperative relationships with associates and peers.
Recognizes and changes daily priorities to perform work routine and accomplish activities.
Comfortable utilizing mathematical models to develop account quotes that accurately project future costs, and price alternative plans.
Proficiency in Excel and Word, and ability to learn new software/tools.
Creative problem-solving ability is required.
Positive progress toward Undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is required.
Must possess superior oral and written communication skills to explain difficult technical concepts to clients, consultants, operations, and sales staff.
Flexible customer service style and ability to work independently with internal/external business partners.
High level of thoroughness and strong attention to detail.
Commitment to high standards of performance and willingness to put in extra effort to achieve goals.