Underwriting Intern

Summary

Join Guardian Life Insurance as a 2025 Summer Intern, Underwriting and gain invaluable industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments.

Requirements

• A rising senior (graduation date of December 2025- June 2026)
• Collaborative team player with a can-do attitude
• One who enjoys reviewing a variety of data points to make financial decisions
• Curiosity about Risk Management, Insurance, and Finance
• High level of comfort with math and numbers
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Learn about the basic value proposition and customer business need for group benefits
• Learn techniques and tools used to evaluate risk in the group business
• Participate in training to provide understanding of the organization and Underwriter role
• Be a part of a team responsible for assessing risk and making decisions on an appropriate rate level
• Identify and communicate trends to support key financial measures
• Participate in basic insurance training to gain understanding of the organization and group underwriter role
• Be a part of a team responsible for assessing risk and making decisions on appropriate group insurance price levels
• Have the opportunity to work and learn from supportive leaders, mentors and team members across the organization who will help coach you as you develop your professional career
• Learn about Guardian’s purpose, values, how we work, and our suite of product and service offerings
• Build a network of colleagues and have a sense of community with other interns and other parts of the business
• Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts and other information
• Be a self-starter – someone who enjoys “rolling up their sleeves and getting things done”, has high energy, strong work ethic, displays the ability to work independently, and is creative

Benefits

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
• Critical illness insurance
• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
• Accident insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
• Adoption assistance
• College planning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas