Risk & Underwriting Leadership Development Program Analyst (RULDP) June Class

Key Responsibilities

• Assess risk characteristics and recommend pricing and terms that balance competitiveness with financial discipline.
• Apply quantitative analysis and underwriting judgment to evaluate profitability drivers and articulate trade-offs.
• After training, help manage a book of business by monitoring performance, identifying trends, and taking proactive action.
• Collaborate with Sales and Account Management to design solutions that meet customer needs and support retention.
• Negotiate with clients and brokers using clear rationale, professional presence, and strong follow-through.
• Share insights and best practices that improve underwriting consistency, efficiency, and outcomes.
• What You’ll Get: Structured Curriculum: Comprehensive training modules include risk evaluation, pricing fundamentals, product knowledge, negotiation strategies, portfolio management, and leadership communication.
• Leadership Development: Coaching, workshops, mentoring, and hands-on business initiatives to accelerate your growth.
• Career Exploration: Job shadowing and strategic projects, plus an optional rotation to broaden exposure across products, markets, and customer segments.
• Mentorship & Networking: Connect with early-career talent and senior leaders dedicated to your professional development.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Preferred majors/minors: Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Economics, Finance, Management, Mathematics, or Healthcare.
• If your degree is outside these majors/minors, you must have relevant prior experience or an internship in the analytics, finance, or insurance space.
• Demonstrated quantitative capability (coursework, projects, or experience) and comfort working with math and numbers Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations with clarity Preferred Qualifications: GPA 3.0 or higher Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Confident negotiator and problem-solver Customer-focused mindset Proficiency with Excel or similar analytical tools Growth mindset and learning agility
• comfortable using feedback to make improvements.
• Additional Information: Location: This position is based in one of the following office locations: Bloomfield, CT; Denver, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Franklin, TN; Scottsdale, AZ; or Philadelphia, PA.
• The role requires a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three days per week working onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and one additional day of the employee’s choice), and the option to work the remaining days remotely.
• Relocation assistance is not offered, and employees must be able to meet the onsite schedule for their assigned office location.
• Pre‑Employment Requirements: Selected candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment tasks approximately 45 days prior to the program start date.
• Completion of the drug test requires availability within the United States during this timeframe.
• Work Authorization : This position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa support including H-1B or CPT/OPT/STEM, etc., now or in the future.
• If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
• For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 25 - 38 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
• This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
• At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health.
• Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence.
• For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here .
• About Cigna Healthcare Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life.
• We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality.
• Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
• Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance.
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• The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible.
• Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment.
• These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.