Summer 2027 Underwriting Undergraduate Intern

Highmark Health • Carolina, PA

19h

About The Position

The Summer 2027 Underwriting Undergraduate Internship at United Concordia Dental offers students practical, hands-on experience in underwriting while helping them develop business, analytical, and professional skills in a healthcare environment. Interns work with underwriting professionals and cross-functional business partners on day-to-day operations and strategic projects, gaining exposure to underwriting operations, financial analysis, risk assessment, pricing strategies, and process improvement. The program also introduces participants to career paths in underwriting, actuarial services, finance, analytics, healthcare administration, and business operations. Interns may contribute to process-improvement work and the use of emerging technologies, including AI-powered automation tools. In-person collaboration is available at the Camp Hill office for candidates within commuting distance.

The internship provides hands-on training and professional guidance while participants support the operating objectives of the assigned area, take part in projects and initiatives, and conduct research and reporting. The role requires compliance with the company’s ethical and legal standards, business-conduct policies, HIPAA requirements, and information-security and privacy policies. Applicants must be independently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Requirements

• Be enrolled full time or part time in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.
• Be independently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and internal or external constituencies.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence/Automation, Data Analytics, or another quantitative discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operating objectives of the underwriting department and assigned area.
• Participate in projects and programs aligned with business needs.
• Assist with planning and implementing projects, initiatives, and process-improvement efforts.
• Conduct research and analytical reporting, including recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
• Support automation efforts, including initiatives involving AI-powered tools.
• Communicate with colleagues, clients, and internal or external constituencies to plan assignments and resolve day-to-day operational problems.
• Provide entry-level professional services under supervision and carry out activities with guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel.
• Undertake related studies or enrichment programs appropriate to the operating unit.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern