Underwriter, Early Career Program – Group Benefits

Job Description

2027 Early Career Program – Associate Underwriter | Guardian

The Tone:
This is an Early Career Program for an Associate Underwriter role at Guardian, located in Boston, MA with a hybrid work model. Guardian is an established financial services company that offers a suite of group benefits and insurance products. This role directly impacts the company’s business outcomes and financial results by assessing risk and determining appropriate rates for its insurance offerings. Joining this program provides a unique opportunity to gain essential underwriting knowledge, develop valuable skills, and contribute meaningfully to various teams within the Underwriting organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid – Boston, MA
• Pay: $59120–$88678 yearly
• Team: Group Benefits Underwriting organization
• Mission: Assess risk and make informed decisions on appropriate rate levels to ensure sound financial outcomes for group benefits products.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Participation: Participate in a structured training program designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Guardian, the products offered, and the Underwriter role.
• Risk Assessment: Join a team responsible for meticulously assessing risk and making informed decisions on appropriate rate levels for group benefits products.
• Trend Identification: Identify and clearly communicate emerging trends to support critical financial measures and strategic business outcomes.
• Career Development: Benefit from working and learning alongside supportive leaders, dedicated mentors, and experienced team members across the organization, who will coach your professional growth.
• Data Analysis and Inquiry: Engage in broad thinking and proactively ask questions about data, facts, and other pertinent information to drive deeper understanding.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An entry-level candidate with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027. Candidates should be majoring in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Business, Accounting, or Mathematics, maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience: Not specified.
• Skills: High level of comfort working with mathematical concepts and numbers; Demonstrated strong analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; A collaborative approach to teamwork with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Bonus: Prior experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint; An eagerness to explore emerging technologies and leverage AI-powered tools for innovative solutions.