2026 New York Life Direct Summer Internship Program - Tampa

Tampa, FL

Job Description

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

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

Curious what it's like to intern at NYL? Check out #NYLEarlyCareerson LinkedIn!

#NYLDirectcampus

#LI-CV1

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 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 theFoundation.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.

#NYLDirectcampus

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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

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

Curious what it's like to intern at NYL? Check out #NYLEarlyCareerson LinkedIn!

#NYLDirectcampus

#LI-CV1

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 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 theFoundation.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.

#NYLDirectcampus

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About New York Life Insurance Company

New York Life Insurance Company is the third-largest life insurance company in the United States, the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States and is ranked #67 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.


At the heart of New York Life is a commitment to be there for our customers when they need us—whether today or decades into the future. We have delivered on that promise for over 175 years by investing wisely, growing a portfolio of strategic businesses, and remaining true to our mission as a mutual company, accountable only to our customers, not to outside investors. For our customers, that means having the confidence that comes with knowing they can build a better future for themselves and those they love.

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