2026 Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Underwriting Summer Internship Program (Farmington, CT)
About this internship
New York Life Insurance Company is hiring for its 2026 Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) Underwriting Summer Internship Program in Farmington, CT. This on-site internship is geared toward rising seniors who have completed 3 years toward a bachelor’s degree in fields such as Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or Business Management. You’ll likely use strong analytical and strategic thinking along with a high comfort level with numbers to support underwriting-related work. The pay is $21 per hour.
Qualifications
Required
- Completed 3 years towards a bachelor’s degree (rising senior) in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- High comfort level with math/numbers
Nice to have
- Coursework or projects that demonstrate applied quantitative analysis (e.g., finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or data analytics).
- Experience explaining numerical findings clearly in writing or presentations for class, clubs, or group projects.
- Strong attention to detail when working with calculations, spreadsheets, or data sets.
- Comfort prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in an on-site, professional environment.
- Interest in group benefits, insurance, or underwriting concepts through coursework or independent learning.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, prepare a one-page resume that highlights quantitative coursework and a recent project where you used math or data to make a recommendation. In your application, mirror the role language by explicitly stating you’re a rising senior (3 years completed) and note your major area from the listed fields. Use the company internship link to confirm the exact application steps and required materials.