2027 Group Benefit Solutions (GBS)… at New York Life · Overland…

Summary: New York Life is a company that delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. The Underwriting Summer Internship Program offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in insurance underwriting, where interns will learn to evaluate risk, develop pricing recommendations, and contribute to meaningful business outcomes.

Responsibilities:
- Participate in structured training sessions to build a foundational understanding of Group Benefits underwriting principles, products, and risk evaluation
- Partner with an experienced underwriter through one-on-one mentorship while engaging with senior leaders and expanding your professional network
- Analyze real underwriting cases by assessing risk factors and contributing to pricing decisions that support business growth and profitability
- Collaborate with fellow Group Benefit Solutions interns on a summer-long project that strengthens analytical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
- Attend speaker sessions and learning events led by New York Life leaders across Underwriting, Finance, and related business functions to broaden your understanding of the organization

Required Qualifications:
- Rising senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management, or a related field
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills with a high level of comfort working with numbers
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
- Interest in pursuing a career in underwriting and the insurance industry
- Customer-focused mindset with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, this program is not available to those authorized to work under optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT)

Preferred Qualifications:
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Previous coursework or internship experience related to finance, insurance, risk management, or data analysis
- Experience working collaboratively on team-based projects
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning

Required Skills: Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Internship Start Date: Start in 2027 Summer