Underwriting Research Intern, Summer 2027

Internship candidates can expect a fulltime onsite internship program, running from June 2027 through August 2027.  This internship opportunity is offered in Milwaukee, WI. Candidates must be local to Milwaukee during the duration of the internship program.

Our interns bring distinctive ideas and perspectives to our organization. Our employees are passionate about building our emerging talent and future leaders. After application and initial screening conversation, interns are interviewed. Selected candidates are hired to a specific team at NM based on their skills and interests, providing exposure to real-world business perspectives through hands-on learning and meaningful work. In addition to their day-to-day tasks, interns participate in professional development workshops, senior leadership Q&A's, volunteer initiatives, networking/social events, and more!  

Underwriting Research Internship  

As a Underwriting Research Intern, you will work alongside your hiring manager, mentor, and team to complete tasks critical for Northwestern Mutual's success. We are here to help you both identify and continue to develop your future career goals and passions.

• Underwriting Research: Assist in the completion of adhoc research efforts through the utilization of strong data analytics skills, leveraging tools such as Excel, SQL, and SAS to uncover insights within data.

Bring Your Best! What this role needs. Minimum qualifications 

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in data analytics or actuarial science from an accredited college or university
• Interest or background in Actuarial Science is preferred
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher 
• Previous work or classroom experience in one or more of the following: Accounting or Auditing
• Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role 

Preferred skills and proficiencies 

• Effective oral and written communication skills 
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability 
• High degree of self-motivation, passion, and a drive to learn  
• Ability to balance multiple priorities  

Next steps  

We encourage you to apply! Once your application is reviewed, if selected to move forward, our UR team members will reach out for a call, where we will learn more about you and share internship opportunities aligning to your interests and skills and share any next steps of our recruiting process. 

Who we are 

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs. At Northwestern Mutual, people matter. And you’ll be working for a company that’s consistently voted among the “most admired” in the nation. We invite you to explore your career interests with us. 
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We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. Internship salaries are determined based on academic tenure and major. The standard pay structure is listed.

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.