College Co-op: Underwriting Analyst
About the Department
The Underwriting team evaluates risk and supports the sales process for commercial group business, helping ensure competitive and financially sound solutions for our customers.
Position Overview
The Underwriting Analyst Co-op will gain hands-on exposure to healthcare underwriting through a structured learning experience designed to build technical, analytical, and business knowledge. Participants will work alongside experienced professionals and gain insight into how underwriting partners across the organization to support business objectives.
Key Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities
- Receive instruction on fundamental underwriting concepts and methodologies.
- Participate in the large group renewal process, including ownership of an assigned renewal opportunity from initiation through completion.
- Shadow team members across various Underwriting functions to gain a broad understanding of departmental operations.
- Gain exposure to the Actuarial and Marketing departments, with a focus on their collaboration and interaction with Underwriting.
- Participate in a shadowing experience with an AmeriHealth affiliate company.
- Complete a special project aligned with emerging business needs and organizational priorities.
- Analyze data and support underwriting activities using Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.
Required Qualifications
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Preferred Majors
- Risk Management
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Related quantitative or analytical fields
Eligibility
- Junior or Senior standing at the time of application.
- Recent graduates are eligible if graduation occurred within one year of the program start date.
GPA Requirement
- 3.0 +
Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.
Inclusion and Belonging
At IBX, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves, and all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. Celebrating and embracing diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.
About Our Company
Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Health Group — together with its subsidiaries — is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees shapes our actions and decisions every day.
At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We’re dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com. We’re revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!
Equal Employment Opportunity
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Agency Disclaimer
All resumes submitted directly to an Independence Blue Cross employee from a vendor via email, the Internet or in any other form without a valid written search agreement in place for this position from the Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies Human Resources Department will be deemed the sole property of Independence Blue Cross and the Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies. Please note that no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Independence Blue Cross or the Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies as a result of the referral or through means other than our established process.