Underwriting Intern - Lincoln, NE

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Intern

Part-time

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 2025. 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.

The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization.

Pay Range Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$13.33 - $26.67 / hour

Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices.