Health and Benefits Summer Intern Central Market College Program 2027

Mercer

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health and Benefits team part of our People and Investments business at Marsh. This role will be based in Chicago IL or Houston TX. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. Candidates must be available for the full internship period: Monday June 7th through Friday August 13th. We are unable to accommodate alternate start or end dates.

During this internship youll work alongside Marshs 2500 U.S. Health & Benefits consultants that deliver disciplined and consistent approaches to benchmarking data analytics financial management marketing compliance and communication. Our client focus integrity expertise and innovation are why clients choose Marsh. We are committed to setting industry standards for ethical and transparent business practices.

To learn more about Marshs Health & Benefits practice please visit will count on you to:

• Collect and analyzehealthcare claims and utilization data including cost projections and evaluations
• Supportthe Request for Proposal (RFP) process on behalf of clients
• Assistsenior consultants in reviewing client needs identifying suitable approaches and supporting implementation strategies
• Modelemployee benefit contributions to help meet employer objectives
• Help prepareclient deliverables and communications including reports spreadsheets and presentations
• Support the National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans to create benchmarks of employers health and benefits plans

What you need to have:

• Progress toward abachelors degreein business mathematics statistics economics health administration health policy or a related major
• Currently enrolled in a college or university with an expected graduation date ofFall 2027 or Spring 2028
• Preferred minimum GPA:3.0/4.0
• Permanent ongoing U.S. work authorizationwithout the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Ability to workMonday June 7th through Friday August 13th in Summer 2027(no alternate dates)

What makes you stand out

• Strong analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of data analysis project management and presentation design

• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills

• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Whats next

• Application Instructions:

  • Candidates must apply via the Marsh careers website to be do not apply on Handshake and follow the link to the Marsh careers website.
  • When creating your application please use your permanent home address and use your personal email address rather than your school email address.

• Interview Process:

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • If selected first-round interviews consist of an on-demand digital video interview through the Phenom platform.
  • Further timing and instructions will be provided at that time.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk reinsurance and capital people and investments and management consulting advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95000 colleagues Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information visit or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background disability ethnic origin family duties gender orientation or expression marital status nationality parental status personal or social status political affiliation race religion and beliefs sex/gender sexual orientation or expression skin color veteran status (including protected veterans) or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation please let us know by contacting

Marsh is committed to hybrid work which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person.