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Guardian Life · 23 hours ago

2026 Guardian Summer Intern, Underwriting

Boston, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $35/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Guardian Life is a global financial services company offering a 10-week paid internship program for rising seniors. The internship provides hands-on experience in underwriting, risk management, and finance, while allowing interns to engage with senior leaders and network across the organization.

DentalFinancial ServicesHardwareInsuranceLife Insurance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Risk ManagementFinanceAnalytical skillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

A rising senior (graduation date of May 2027) who is fueled by collaboration, able to listen and make quick decisions and thrive in a goal-oriented environment

A collaborative team player with a can-do attitude

One who enjoys reviewing a variety of data points to make financial decisions

A curiosity about Risk Management, Insurance, and Finance

A 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

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization

You must be available for the full 10 weeks of the internship program