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Early Careers - Underwriting Intern

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
19-34 Hourly
Internship
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
19-34 Hourly
Internship
Paid underwriting internship evaluating healthcare risks for new and renewal employer-sponsored business. Responsibilities include financial analysis of benefit designs, reporting, pricing negotiation support, financial settlements, data analysis, research, recommendations, cross-functional collaboration, and project deliverables. Interns participate in a formal development program and present final project findings to leadership while maintaining confidentiality and complying with HIPAA and corporate policies.
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Job Summary

This 10-week paid internship can be in Chicago, IL or Richardson, TX

What Are Your Responsibilities?

The Underwriting Intern position is responsible for learning various underwriting principles and procedures including how to evaluate risk for renewals and new business for employer sponsored healthcare. This role will also be responsible for assisting in financial analysis around benefit designs for customers, reporting and collaborating with sales & account management teams on pricing negotiations, and assisting with completion of financial settlements.


Interns are responsible for actively participating in HCSC’s formal internship program that leverages your skills, knowledge, and capabilities while providing meaningful experience supporting business objectives and member-focused solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams in both business and technical areas, the Intern will contribute to project work, analyze information, and support the development of solutions that address organizational needs. The Intern is responsible for learning and applying specific aspects of the organization's processes, programs, and technologies while demonstrating increasing independence and ownership of assigned deliverables.


This role will also need to:

  • Own components of project work and deliverables with guidance from an assigned mentor and manager. 
  • Conduct research, analyze data and information, and develop recommendations that inform real business decisions. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams. 
  • Support departmental initiatives that improve business outcomes and the member and client experience. 
  • Develop and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations. 
  • Maintain complete confidentiality of company business and comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies. 

What Do You Need to Be Successful?

  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Practical, developed PC skills, especially Excel and Word
  • Basic math competencies
  • Work management skills including ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time

 

What Are the Requirements You Must Meet?

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree; rising senior with a major in a business-related field. Other majors may be considered.
  • Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028 
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0. 
  • Available for the full duration of the 10-week program. 
  • Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this role. 

What Does the Internship Program Entail?

  • Formal Intern Orientation to build business and industry acumen
  • Challenging real-world hands-on project
  • Weekly networking opportunities among interns and company leaders
  • Professional development workshops
  • Volunteer activities

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.  Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.


HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

Base Pay Range$19.13 - $34.17

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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