2026 New York Life Direct Summer Internship Program - (Finance and Insurance Operations)

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

 

Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. We offer opportunities across a variety of exciting businesses, including Actuarial, AI & Data, Finance, Insurance Operations, Technology, Underwriting, and more. Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands-on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use anywhere. You will build your network through collaboration and connection with talented interns and experienced employees through team-building activities, mentorship programs, and fun social events. By the end of your internship, you'll be equipped with new skills and a network that will propel you forward in your career journey. 

 

Role Overview: 

We're the industry leader in direct-to-consumer life insurance, offering streamlined coverage directly to individuals, bypassing traditional agent models. Beginning in June and ending in August, this 10-week long program provides you with the opportunity for growth and impact. The NYL Direct program gives valuable development through practical experience and challenging assignments in Finance, Marketing, Product, Research and Underwriting Strategy, Technology, Actuarial, Insurance Operations, and Business. The program offers the opportunity to network with senior management and maximize your summer by enjoying a variety of fun social events that allow you connect with fellow interns. We offer a hybrid work environment, with in-person days (Tu-Th) at our Tampa office.  

 

What You’ll Do: 

As part of New York Life Direct, you'll join a team revolutionizing the life insurance experience for AARP members. As a New York Life Direct intern, you will have the opportunity to work on special assignments/projects (case studies/challenges, final presentations), work in a professional environment while applying learning from school, build a foundational understanding of NYL Direct, and participate in various professional development and networking workshops. During the summer, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Engage with senior technology professionals through fireside chats and dedicated networking events 

• Build valuable cross-functional business skills through weekly development sessions and coaching opportunities 

• Expand your professional network and forge lasting connections with fellow interns and employees at engaging social events 

• Be considered for a potential full-time role after graduation  

 

What You’ll Bring: 

You bring excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong desire to learn and identify improvement opportunities and the ability to think strategically and analytically.  

 

Required Skills: 

• A rising Junior or Senior currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited 4-year college or university 

• Have held leadership roles or significantly contributed to campus or community extracurricular activities  

 

To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, this program is not available to those authorized to work under optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).  

 

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​Pay Transparency

Salary Range:  $21/hr 

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. Additionall