Stop Loss Sales Intern - Spring 2027 - Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Stop Loss Sales Intern during spring quarter 2027!  

About the program 

At Symetra, we share a deep commitment in bringing value to underserved communities and people and helping them take steps toward financial freedom. That’s our way of describing people that can be and to do what they value. Our interns work on real, meaningful projects that contribute toward our goal, and are an important part of our Symetra community.   

Symetra's Internship Program for Spring 2027 is entirely remote - all interns will learn and work in a virtual setting. The internship duration is 10 weeks.   

We're looking for an individual with a vibrant personality and professional demeanor, who is tenacious, and motivated by a good challenge, to work as an intern for our Benefits Sales team.

As a Stop Loss Sales Intern, you will have opportunities to become familiar with the Excess Loss insurance industry, Symetra’s products, underwriting process, distribution channels, brand, marketing, sales, support, and claims activities as well as an introduction to Select Benefits and Group Life and Disability products for the purpose of understanding cross sell opportunities within Symetra's Benefits Division.

This internship will prepare the candidate for a future career in insurance sales by providing practical on-the-job experience, mentoring relationships, and professional networking.

What you will do

• Research and market analysis to assist in sourcing sales opportunities.
• Assist various Sales Managers within Stop Loss on projects and daily selling activities.
• Analyze Sales data and create reports on Sales-related initiatives.
• Support sales presentations to broker/partners in virtual ride-alongs.
• Sales-related process, support, tools, and implementation projects

Compensation

$22.00 hourly rate

Who you are

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and a career path in sales
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Willingness and ability to collaborate and adapt in a fast-paced, solution-driven environment 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual conferencing 
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail 
• Research and analytical skills 
• Commitment to equity and diversity 
• Self-motivated and open to new learning opportunities 

We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.   Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom. For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers   Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.   Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements: As a remote-first organization with a cameras-on culture, reliable internet connectivity is important to how we connect, collaborate, and serve our customers. To support a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

• Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.   Identity Verification Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.   Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered