Summer Underwriting Intern Undergraduate Intern

Company : Highmark Inc.
Job Description :

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Summer 2027 Underwriting Undergraduate Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience supporting underwriting operations, pricing analysis, and financial evaluation activities within a dynamic healthcare and insurance environment. This internship is designed to develop the next generation of business professionals through direct exposure to underwriting principles, risk assessment, pricing strategies, financial analysis, and client support functions.

As a member of the Labor & Education Underwriting Team , the intern will work closely with experienced underwriters and business professionals to support both new business and renewal underwriting activities. Participants will gain valuable insight into how underwriting decisions impact business growth, customer retention, profitability, and overall organizational performance.

The program provides hands‑on training and exposure to a variety of career opportunities within Underwriting, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Sales Support, and Healthcare Operations. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects involving account pricing, reporting, data analysis, process improvement, and underwriting tool development while building a strong foundation in financial and business decision‑making.

Typical responsibilities include assisting with pricing and risk evaluation for new and renewal business, supporting client reporting activities, analyzing financial and business data, participating in projects designed to enhance underwriting tools and processes, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support business objectives. Through mentorship, project‑based learning, and professional development opportunities, participants will strengthen their analytical, communication, and business skills while gaining valuable underwriting experience.

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals. To that end, the program will provide hands‑on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business.

Typical responsibilities include, providing services to the day‑to‑day operating objectives of the assigned area, participating in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the assigned area, participating in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives, conducting research and reporting including recommendations or proposals for action.

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals. To that end, the program will provide hands‑on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business.

• Full or part‑time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.

Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics , or a related field.