UNUM GROUP
Business Intern (Summer 2026) at UNUM GROUP in Chattanooga, TN
InternshipHybridFull-timeChattanooga, TN
Skills
analytical skillstactical thinkingmicrosoft wordmicrosoft excelstrategic thinking
Job Description
Summary: Unum is a leading provider of employee benefits, committed to helping individuals thrive. The summer internship program offers students the opportunity to gain meaningful experience in various departments while contributing to impactful projects in the insurance industry.
Responsibilities:
- Join one of our business areas, where you will be assigned meaningful, challenging project work, that has immediate impact on our business
- Work on collaborative projects, while also owning individual work that will push you to learn and grow as a professional
- Participate in weekly workshops where they learn about professional development skills and how we do business
- Participate in cross functional business case challenges with other interns, to solve for real business needs, which culminates with an end-of-summer presentation to key business leaders
- Contribute to meaningful project work that leaves a lasting impact on the business
- Attend weekly professional development and information sessions, while learning about departmental functions and enhancing your professional skills
- Gain exposure to networking opportunities with senior leader across our enterprise locations
- Take part in social events, have fun and build your network with other interns
- Participate in community service activities, by supporting organizations that make our communities stronger, advocate for greater access to the benefits that strengthen our societies and families, protect the environment around us, and invest in our workplace culture
- Join an Employee Network and work with the Office of Inclusion & Diversity to help advance Unum's inclusion journey and represent the full spectrum of what makes us unique
Required Qualifications:
- Candidate must be currently enrolled in an accredited college degree program or be a Spring 2026 graduate
- 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and on-campus involvement
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel software applications
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed on project work
- Excellent communication skills
- Available to work 40 hours per week during regular business hours and adhere to Unum's hybrid work policy
Required Skills: Analytical skills, Tactical thinking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Strategic thinking
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability, Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!), Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution, Mental health support, Career advancement opportunities, Student loan repayment options, Tuition reimbursement, Flexible work environments, Performance-based incentive plans
Benefits
Health, Vision, Dental
Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
Performance-based incentive plans