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2025 Early Career Program, Associate Underwriter - Military Veterans

at Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America

Are you looking for a career that will directly impact business outcomes and financial results? If yes, come join the Group Benefits Underwriting organization through our Early Careers Program.

This unique program includes a blend of instructor led, self-study, and on the job training experiences that will provide you with the knowledge and skills to contribute to a variety of teams across the Underwriting organization. You can expect to learn about Guardian, the products we sell, advanced insurance concepts, risk analysis and rate projections. In addition to the training and variety of experiences, the program will provide you with an opportunity to network and shape your career through dedicated mentorship, collaborative projects, and exposure to senior leadership.

Locations:


  • Boston, MA

  • Up to 15% travel within the US


You are:

  • A senior with an anticipated graduation date of June 2025

  • Majoring in Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Business or Mathematics with a minimum GPA of 3.0

  • A collaborative teammate with a can-do attitude who enjoys taking a variety of data points and making it easy for others to use and understand


You have:

  • A high level of comfort with math and numbers

  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PPT


You will:

  • Participate in a training program 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

  • 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.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to email GuardianCampus@glic.com .

Salary Range
$47,230.00 - $70,840.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

  • Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits


  • Dental plan


  • Vision plan


  • Health care accounts - flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts


  • Critical illness insurance



Life and Disability Insurance

  • Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage


  • Accident insurance



Retirement and Financial

  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable


  • Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative



Time Off and Remote Work

  • Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)


  • Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement


  • Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days


  • Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies



Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

  • Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health


  • Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement


  • Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons


  • Adoption assistance


  • College planning


  • Tuition reimbursement


  • Student loan assistance


  • Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas



Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

  • Employee Resource Groups:


  • Colleague Connection Committees


  • Community Involvement Committees



A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

  • Voluntary self-ID


  • Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names



Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant
accommodation@glic.com .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Boston, MA

Salary Range
$47,230 to $70,840
Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America

Who we are Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence. Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss. As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues and are building a progressive, innovative and inclusive culture. We uplift individuals and communities through thoughtful social and environmental programs. What we stand for In 1860, a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families. They were guided by powerful ideals that we’ve continued to stand behind and evolved throughout the years: we do the right thing, we believe people count, we courageously shape the future together, and we go above and beyond for the people we serve. Guardian employees embrace and live by these values every day. They remind us to put people at the heart of all we do so that we can help protect what matters most to you. Want to help bring these values to life? Join us for a rewarding career and the opportunity to shape the future.

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