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New York Life Insurance Company · 2 weeks ago

Group Benefit Solutions - Underwriting LAUNCH Program June 2026 (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$60K/yr - $60K/yr

New York Life Insurance Company is a provider of comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions. They are seeking a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst to participate in the LAUNCH program, which focuses on technical training and professional development while contributing to the financial results of the business.

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Responsibilities

Assess the risk and underwrite prospective and enforce clients within Group Benefit Solutions product portfolio: Life, Accident, Disability, Absence Administration, and Voluntary Benefits

Communicate pricing, profitability, and risk profile of clients with internal matrix partners

Contribute directly to company financial goals through risk decisions while balancing and maintaining favorable financial outcomes at a broader book of business level

Partner with other underwriting team members to effectively solve problems both internal and external to Group Benefit Solutions Underwriting

Negotiate with matrix partners to find creative and collaborative solutions that create long-term value for both our clients and our organization

Active engagement and involvement in the LAUNCH Program over the course of your first year

Continuous learning and development through both structured and non-structured training opportunities beyond your first year

Develop a growth mindset that embraces challenges, learns from and applies feedback, and finds inspiration from the success of team members

Act with a sense of urgency to meet assigned deadlines for specified tasks

Ability to use sound judgement when prioritizing several tasks at once

Participate in structured training sessions in the LAUNCH Program focusing on technical training and professional development opportunities

Following each session, you will apply the concepts and principles learned in the program by working on active business opportunities that will eventually become larger and more complex

You will have completed the LAUNCH Program and will continue directly contributing to our business goals and results as an underwriter

You will be assigned to support a sales region, manage an enforce book of business, and own more of the daily decision-making process

You will continue to participate in training opportunities to enhance your underwriting knowledge through organizational Group Benefit Solution training sessions, coaching, and feedback from mentors and managers

In addition to your core Underwriting responsibilities, there also exist many project opportunities that will allow you to engage with and build a network of peers both within Underwriting and across other New York Life departments

Qualification

Risk ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingData AnalyticsCommunication SkillsCustomer-CentricityBusiness AcumenLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in the following majors and/or minors are preferred: Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management, or a related field

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High comfort level with math/numbers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A passion and dedication to becoming a leader within the financial services industry

Strong business acumen along with leadership and innovative thinking skills with a focus on customer-centricity