National Life Insurance Company
Operations Intern – Summer 2027
Addison, TX; Montpelier, VT · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- The National Life Group Internship Program was developed to provide real workplace learning and growth opportunities for undergraduate students.
- Over the years the program has provided students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful, career-relevant work at National Life Group in preparation for full-time employment.
- This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.
Responsibilities
- Data Entry & Verification: Input application data into company systems and verify accuracy of information against submitted documents.
- Underwriting Support: Collaborate with underwriting teams to facilitate the review of applications, providing operational support by organizing documents, communicating requirements, and tracking case statuses.
- Policy Administration: Support policy setup once an application is approved, including final documentation, policy creation, and the issuance of certificates to clients.
- By the end of the internship, participants will have a holistic view of how operations drive successful outcomes for both the company and its clients.
- Input application data into company systems and verify accuracy of information against submitted documents.
- Underwriting Support:
- Collaborate with underwriting teams to facilitate the review of applications, providing operational support by organizing documents, communicating requirements, and tracking case statuses.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Insurance, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- AI Proficiency Expectations
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
- Excellent communication skills, with a client-focused approach.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Interest in learning about life insurance and the operational processes that support
- At National Life Group, we view AI as an enabler of human potential. We use AI to help us work smarter, serve more clients, and keep our promises, while remaining a relationship-driven business where our people are our greatest strength.
- All associates are expected to:
- Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.
- Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
- Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- familiarity with insurance or CRM software is a plus.
Skills
- Curiosity and a Desire to Learn:
- Asking questions, seeking to understand the "why" behind tasks, and being genuinely interested in how the life insurance business functions.
- Being thorough and precise in completing tasks, double-checking work, and ensuring accuracy in client and policy information.
- Maintaining confidentiality, adhering to company protocols, and acting ethically in all interactions.
- Being open to shifting priorities, quickly learning new systems or tasks, and remaining composed in unfamiliar or dynamic situations.
- 10-week paid internship (June 1
- August 6) with formal orientation and onboarding
- Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
- Cross-Departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at company-wide event
- Presentation skills coaching sessions
- Learning opportunities throughout program
- Integrity: Maintaining confidentiality, adhering to company protocols, and acting ethically in all interactions.
Compensation
- The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.
- The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.
- Additional Compensation and Benefits.
- The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.
- The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life's discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs.
- If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Benefits
- The Life Insurance Application Operations Internship is designed to provide students and recent graduates with hands-on experience in every phase of the life insurance
- This program offers a unique opportunity to learn how life insurance operations support the overall success of the business.
- Interns will engage in activities that encompass the full process of a life insurance application, from submission and underwriting to policy issuance.
- Application Intake: Assist with receiving and reviewing incoming life insurance applications, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and complete.
- Risk Assessment Coordination: Learn about the underwriting process, including medical reviews, financial evaluations, and risk assessment procedures, supporting the team in gathering necessary client information.
Company info
- Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer.
- We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good.
- We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position
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