Job Description

Marketing Underwriting Research & Development Intern - Summer 2025

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Marketing Underwriting Research and Development Intern will gain experience in various initiatives to increase the agent's technical knowledge about National Life Group’s underwriting guidelines. This information will enable the agent to sell policies that will allow the agent to be successful, which will help the agent attract new customers and retain existing customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The intern will work directly with crucial underwriting and distribution stakeholders to understand where there are gaps in agent training and knowledge of the underwriting process at National Life Group. The Intern will recommend how to deliver underwriting guidelines clearly, succinctly, and transparently. The incumbent will review today's tools and help identify where we can streamline or enhance current marketing needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in marketing, communications, business, financial services industry, or working towards a degree in a related field


• Experience in designing computer-based training modules


• Experience in designing training guides for the adult learner


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Confluence software


• Strong attention to detail, ability to think from a consumer perspective


• Basic understanding of what life insurance is


• Possess a customer service attitude and demonstrate effective communication at all levels of the organization

HOW YOU SHOW UP :

• Self-starter


• Positive attitude


• Detail oriented


• Strong communication and organizational skills


• Ability to multitask and meet changing deadlines

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• 10-week paid internship (June 3-Aug 8) 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 a company-wide event


• Presentation skills coaching sessions


• Learning opportunities throughout the program


• Access to mentors (former program participants)

The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position. National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

National Life Group

1 National Life Dr

Montpelier, VT 05604

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