2026 Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Underwriting Summer Internship Program (Chattanooga, TN)

Chattanooga, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Requisition ID:92188

Location Designation:Hybrid - 3 days per week

Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier happier and more secure workforce contributing to New York Lifes legacy of being there when were needed most. Here youll design implement and support these solutions directly impacting employees lives. At our core we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our absence accident disability voluntary benefits and life insurance solutions. Click here to learn more about Group Benefits solutions.

About This Job

If youre looking to use strong analytical and math skills in a competitive fast-paced environment an Underwriting career in Group Benefit Solutions will allow you to do all this and more. Underwriters evaluate the risk of insuring a potential Group Benefit Solutions customer and use that information to set premium rates for insurance policies.

This 10-week program will expose you to what life as an underwriter will be like and is a great way to assess whether the underwriting profession is a good fit for you. As part of our internship program you will have a direct impact on the financial results of our business while helping us deliver on a longstanding commitment of providing financial protection and peace of mind to the millions we serve.

What Youll Do

As an Underwriting Summer Intern with New York Life Group Benefits Solutions you can expect to be involved in a variety of opportunities including:

Training sessions to learn the fundamentals of underwriting

One-on-one mentorship with a local underwriter engagement opportunities with senior management and other networking opportunities

Assess risk dynamics on real underwriting cases and contribute to Group Benefits Solutions sales goals and bottom line

Collaborate with GBS interns from around the country on a summer long project that challenges your problem-solving analytical and collaboration skills

Routine speaker series hosted by New York Life leaders from a variety of Finance and Underwriting functions

Where Youll Work

The Underwriting Summer Intern position is located in the Chattanooga Underwriting hub. The Chattanooga hub is located in downtown Chattanooga at Liberty Tower. Our team includes a diverse group of talented individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. Over the last 14 years we have continually grown our Chattanooga hub team through recruiting both tenured and early career professionals.

Qualifications

To join our dynamic team as a Summer Intern you should have:

Completed 3 years towards a bachelors degree (rising senior) in Risk Management Economics Finance Accounting Mathematics Data Analytics Business Management

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

3.0 GPA or higher preferred

High comfort level with math/numbers

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft office software especially Microsoft Word and Excel

An interest in pursuing a career in underwriting

Customer-centric mindset

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).

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Pay Transparency

Salary range:21/ hour

Overtime eligible:Nonexempt

Discretionary bonus eligible:

Sales bonus eligible:

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individuals experience skills qualifications and job location. Additionally employees are eligible for an annual discretionary addition to base salary employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individuals experience skills qualifications and job location. In addition to base salary employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

Recognized as one of Fortunes Worlds Most Admired Companies New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism supported by the proud that due to our mutuality we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life please visit the Careers page of .

Required Experience:

Intern

Job Requisition ID:92188Location Designation:Hybrid - 3 days per weekGroup Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier happier and more secure workforce contributing to New York Lifes legacy of be...