What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Management & Underwriting Summer Internship Program position at The Cigna Group?
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
If you’re looking to add value, make an impact, and use strong analytical and math skills in a fast-paced environment, starting your career within the Risk Management & Underwriting Leadership Development Summer Internship Program (RULDP) will allow you to do all this and more.
As a RULDP Explore Intern, you’ll step into the world of underwriting, where we assess risk and help set fair, strategic insurance pricing. You’ll work on real projects that directly impact on our business and help protect the company’s sound financial position and enabling us to meet our financial commitments to our clients.
Here’s what your summer will look like:
Real Work, Real Impact: Take on meaningful underwriting responsibilities and a hands-on project that challenges your problem-solving and creativity.
Training & Development: Get up to speed with foundational training in underwriting and business strategy!
Mentorship & Community: Learn from experienced professionals, connect with mentors, and gain exposure to senior leaders.
Speaker Series: Attend exclusive talks from industry experts and company leaders to broaden your perspective.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking curious, driven students who are:
Progressing toward a bachelor's degree and have completed 3 years in a preferred major and/or minors are preferred: Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Economics, Finance, Management, Mathematics, or Healthcare.
Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Interested in a career in underwriting or risk management
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Comfortable working with math and numbers
Excellent verbal and written communication
Problem-solver with a customer-focused mindset
Additional Information:
Start Date: Mid-May 2026.
Market Range: For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of $24/hr depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
Location: This is a Hybrid position out of our Bloomfield, CT; Philadelphia, PA; Franklin, TN; Chattanooga, TN or Scottsdale, AZ. This hybrid position requires in-person work at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and one additional day of your choice) at your assigned office location, with flexibility to work at home for balance of time.
Work Authorization: This position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa support including H-1B or CPT/OPT/STEM, etc., now or in the future.
Timeline: Our recruitment process consists of several rounds including a recruiter phone screen and up to 3 rounds of interviews. All interviews will take place virtually over Webex video. The job application window will close on October 23, 2025, or once all roles are filled.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
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Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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