Ameritas is seeking an Underwriting Intern to assist the Group Business Development Underwriting team with projects and daily workflow. In this position, the intern will learn about group benefits and will work with the underwriting and sales support teams gaining exposure to dental and vision products, underwriting techniques, daily operations, and processes within the department. Hands on training and support will be provided to meet team/company objectives.
At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.
This internship will begin in May 2027. This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home.
What you do
- Learn dental and vision rating and risk evaluation process
- Evaluate new Request for Proposals (RFP’s)
- Support in approving new cases along with issuance/installation process
- Assist with reporting or renewal processes while adhering to underwriting risk principals
- Perform tasks in support of assigned projects and work.
What you bring
- Undergraduate student majoring in Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Actuarial or Business
- Able to commit to a 1-year internship working part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.
- PT hours (15-20 hours/week)
- FT hours (30-40 hours/week)
- Intermediate computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Possess high levels of flexibility and adaptiveness when met with unexpected challenges
- Ability to apply sales-oriented thinking to present creative solutions
- Capability to manage time effectively
What we offer
- Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
- Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
- We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.
This internship is benefits ineligible.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Actuarial Science, or Business
- Commitment to a one-year internship, part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer
- Intermediate computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Flexibility and adaptability when handling unexpected challenges
- Ability to apply sales-oriented thinking and present creative solutions
- Effective time-management skills
Ameritas Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ameritas and has not been reviewed or approved by Ameritas.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage—especially dental and vision—is portrayed as robust, with broad in‑network access and plan features that can increase value when providers participate. Options like lifetime deductible designs and an expanded PPO footprint are highlighted as meaningful advantages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, personal time (e.g., “Thrive days”), and employer‑provided volunteer time create multiple avenues for time away from work. Flexibility around time and location is emphasized as part of the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, plus backup child, elder, and pet care illustrate comprehensive family support. These elements are positioned as standout components of the offering.
Ameritas Insights
What We Do
You may know Ameritas as an insurance, employee benefits and financial services company, but we’re in the business of fulfilling life. What’s fulfilling life? It’s helping people like you plan for the future and protect what you cherish most. It’s getting the most out of life — even at work. It’s making a difference. This kind of work can be gratifying, and it could be right for you.
