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2027 Summer Intern- Underwriting

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
  • Detroit, MI
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    The Internship Program at BCBSM is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. Interns will gain practical hands-on work experience as well as a solid understanding of the health insurance industry. Our program is an excellent way for interns to get a good start on their careers by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, and networking with employees throughout our organization, which could potentially allow interns to build a future career at BCBSM.

    • Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist

    management with implementation of solutions.

    • Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
    • Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
    • Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
    • Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
    • Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
    • Participate in department meetings and events (i.e. monthly Diversity and Inclusion events, department wide team building events, weekly meetings to ensure team alignment, etc.).

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
    • Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master's/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
    • Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
    • Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
    • Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
    • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

    The internship is a 12-week program that begins on Monday, May 24th and ends on Friday, August 13th. This is a hybrid position and requires you to be in the office 1-2 days per week.

    Interns are important to us, and you'll find opportunities for:

    Real work experience

    You will be doing work that a full-time employee would do. You'll be part of the team, so there isn't a typical day. You'll be working on whatever problem they are trying to solve.

    Professional Development & Networking

    We have around 150 students in our summer program each year. Those connections are what will help you get future jobs. We provide lots of opportunities for you to meet up with them to build relationships.

    Community Involvement

    As a non-profit we believe strongly in giving back to the community. Interns can act as consultants for local non-profits to help solve some of their challenges.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDetroit, MI
    IndustryInsurance
    Company Size2,000 to 2,499 employees
    Websitehttps://www.bcbs.com/about-us/careers

    About Company

    At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), we provide business strategy, technical support and consulting expertise to 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the nation, employing more than 1,000 of the best strategic thinkers in the industry. We are a Brand manager that sets quality control standards for the 36 independent companies that use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Brands, and we serve as a trade association that represents these Blue companies. It is through our involvement that the Blues companies share a united vision and strategy while also benefiting from the local strength of all member companies.

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Business Analysisunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Data Structuresunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Networking Eventsunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Product Programsunmatched
    • Project Designunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Underwritingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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