# Underwriting Extern

**Company**: CVS Health
**Location**: Hartford, CT
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Job type**: part-time
**Category**: Insurance
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

Join CVS Health for a 3-week virtual externship program to explore the world of insurance and underwriting. As an Underwriting Extern, you will gain hands-on experience in underwriting and risk analysis, and have the opportunity to apply for a position in the 2028 Summer Corporate Underwriting Internship Program.

**Program Overview**

- Unpaid Educational Experience: Participants who complete the program will receive priority during the following internship recruiting season.

- Introduction to Underwriting: Learn the basics of underwriting, risk analysis, and pricing strategies.

- Virtual Training Sessions: Engage in interactive virtual sessions led by industry experts to deepen your understanding of underwriting concepts and practices.

- Case Studies: Apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios and collaborate with peers to analyze risks, make underwriting decisions, and present recommendations.

- Professional Development: Gain insights into career paths within the insurance industry, receive mentorship from seasoned professionals, and build foundational skills in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.

- Networking Opportunities: Connect with company leaders, underwriters, and other industry professionals to expand your network and gain valuable insights into the industry.

**Responsibilities**

- Participate in virtual training sessions and case studies

- Collaborate with peers to analyze risks and make underwriting decisions

- Develop foundational skills in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making

**Requirements**

- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with sophomore standing (12/2028 – 5/2029 Graduation date)

- Access to a computer with reliable internet connection for virtual sessions

- Available for ALL Externship Dates (listed above)

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Majors in: Risk Management/Insurance, Math, Statistics, Business Analytics, Economics (and related majors)

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Curiosity about the insurance industry and eagerness to learn about underwriting and risk analysis

## Skills

### Required
- underwriting
- risk analysis
- communication
- problem-solving
- decision-making

### Nice to have
- Risk Management/Insurance
- Math
- Statistics
- Business Analytics
- Economics

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