Group Benefit Solutions - Underwriting LAUNCH Program June 2026 (Phoenix, AZ)New York Life Insurance • Phoenix, AZ, US

Group Benefit Solutions - Underwriting LAUNCH Program June 2026 (Phoenix, AZ)

New York Life Insurance • Phoenix, AZ, US

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Location Designation : Hybrid - 3 days per week

Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life's legacy of being there when we're needed most. Here, you'll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees' lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our absence, accident, disability, voluntary benefits, and life insurance solutions.

About This Job

LAUNCH your career with New York Life Group Benefit Solutions as a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst!

LAUNCH, which stands for Leadership and Underwriting for New Career Hires, is designed to help you accelerate your underwriting career and establish early professional success. LAUNCH focuses on comprehensive technical training, hands-on learning, mentor support, and professional development opportunities.

As part of our Group Benefit Solutions Underwriting team, you will have a direct impact on the financial results of our business while helping us deliver on a longstanding commitment of providing financial protection and peace of mind to the millions we serve. As an Underwriting Analyst, you will develop skills across several business competencies including :

Risk Management & Assessment

Assess the risk and underwrite prospective and inforce clients within Group Benefit Solutions product portfolio : Life, Accident, Disability, Absence Administration, and Voluntary Benefits
Communicate pricing, profitability, and risk profile of clients with internal matrix partners
Contribute directly to company financial goals through risk decisions while balancing and maintaining favorable financial outcomes at a broader book of business level

Collaboration & Consultation

Partner with other underwriting team members to effectively solve problems both internal and external to Group Benefit Solutions Underwriting

Negotiate with matrix partners to find creative and collaborative solutions that create long-term value for both our clients and our organization

Professional Development & Leadership

Active engagement and involvement in the LAUNCH Program over the course of your first year

Continuous learning and development through both structured and non-structured training opportunities beyond your first year

Develop a growth mindset that embraces challenges, learns from and applies feedback, and finds inspiration from the success of team members

Time & Priority Management

Act with a sense of urgency to meet assigned deadlines for specified tasks

Ability to use sound judgement when prioritizing several tasks at once

What You'll Do

As a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst in the LAUNCH Program, you can expect a structured start to your career that includes foundational training during your first year. Below is a sample timeline of what you can expect in year one and beyond :

Your First Year

Participate in structured training sessions in the LAUNCH Program focusing on technical training and professional development opportunities. These sessions will consist of both classroom and hands-on learning opportunities that establish a solid foundational knowledge of underwriting concepts and principles.

Following each session, you will apply the concepts and principles learned in the program by working on active business opportunities that will eventually become larger and more complex. You will work alongside your mentor as you gain independence in your daily work and decision-making skills.

After Your First Year

You will have completed the LAUNCH Program and will continue directly contributing to our business goals and results as an underwriter.

You will be assigned to support a sales region, manage an inforce book of business, and own more of the daily decision-making process.

You will continue to participate in training opportunities to enhance your underwriting knowledge through organizational Group Benefit Solution training sessions, coaching, and feedback from mentors and managers.

In addition to your core Underwriting responsibilities, there also exist many project opportunities that will allow you to engage with and build a network of peers both within Underwriting and across other New York Life departments.

Where You'll Work

The Underwriting Analyst position is in the Phoenix Underwriting hub. The Phoenix hub is located at the High Street Plaza near Desert Ridge Marketplace. The Phoenix hub is one of our fastest growing Group Benefit Solutions Underwriting hubs. Our team includes a diverse group of talented individuals with various backgrounds and experience levels. Over the last five years, we have continually grown our Phoenix team through on campus recruiting efforts at several local universities.

Qualifications

To join our dynamic team as a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst, you should have :

Bachelor's degree in the following majors and / or minors are preferred : Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management, or a related field

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher

High comfort level with math / numbers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A passion and dedication to becoming a leader within the financial services industry

Strong business acumen along with leadership and innovative thinking skills with a focus on customer-centricity

Some travel may be required

Pay Transparency

Salary range : $60,000

Overtime eligible : Nonexempt

Discretionary bonus eligible : Yes

Sales bonus eligible : No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. This page contains information about our comprehensive benefit options.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.

Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We\'re proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

Job Requisition ID : 92485

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