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This role is with Guardian Life Insurance. Guardian Life Insurance uses RippleMatch to find top talent.

2026 Guardian Summer Intern, Underwriting

Our 2026 Internship Program is a paid 10-week learning experience where you will be immersed in the daily environment of a thriving global financial services company. You will gain invaluable industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments, in addition to engaging in projects that directly affect our business, interact with senior leaders in conversational settings, and network with employees and interns across our offices. This 10-week internship provides you with realistic experiences and information of what it is like to work at Guardian.

Internship Dates:

The internship program will run from Thursday, May 28, 2026- Friday, August 7, 2026 .

We review applications on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready. The application window will close on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:59PM ET or when role(s) have been filled, whichever comes first.

You are:

• A rising senior (graduation date of May 2027) who is fueled by collaboration, able to listen and make quick decisions and thrive in a goal-oriented environment
• A collaborative team player with a can-do attitude
• One who enjoys reviewing a variety of data points to make financial decisions
  
  

Location (housing is not provided):

• Boston, MA
  
  

You have:

• A curiosity about Risk Management, Insurance, and Finance
• A high level of comfort with math and numbers
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
  
  

You will:

• Learn about the basic value proposition and customer business need for group benefits
• Learn techniques and tools used to evaluate risk in the group business
• Participate in training to provide understanding of the organization and Underwriter role
• Be a part of a team responsible for assessing risk and making decisions on an appropriate rate level
• Identify and communicate trends to support key financial measures
• Participate in basic insurance training to gain understanding of the organization and group underwriter role
• Be a part of a team responsible for assessing risk and making decisions on appropriate group insurance price levels
• Have the opportunity to work and learn from supportive leaders, mentors and team members across the organization who will help coach you as you develop your professional career
• Learn about Guardian's purpose, values, how we work, and our suite of product and service offerings
• Build a network of colleagues and have a sense of community with other interns and other parts of the business
• Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts and other information
• Be a self-starter – someone who enjoys "rolling up their sleeves and getting things done", has high energy, strong work ethic, displays the ability to work independently, and is creative
  
  

We offer:

• Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way
• Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent
• Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we do
• Social responsibility in all aspects of our work- we volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, and drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability
  
  

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
• You must be available for the full 10 weeks of the internship program.
  
  

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to email [email protected].

Salary Range:

$20-$35 per hour