2025 New York Life Direct Summer Internship Program - Tampa

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, Investments, 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 pursing an undergraduate degree at an accredited 4-year college or university
• Have held leadership roles or significantly contributed to campus or community extracurricular activities

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will begin mid-September.

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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. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for full-time employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

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Job Requisition ID: 90611