# Pharmacy Underwriting Summer Internship Program at Cigna Group

- Company: [Cigna Group](https://thecignagroup.com)
- Location: Morris Plains, NJ
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-09-09
- Apply: https://cigna.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/cignacareers/job/Morris-Plains-NJ/Pharmacy-Underwriting-Summer-Internship-Program_26009219
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/pharmacy-underwriting-summer-internship-program-9593e8c5

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Develop analytical skills and business acumen in pharmacy underwriting
- Work on projects with clear goals and measurable impact
- Learn underwriting concepts, pricing, and business strategy fundamentals

What they're looking for:

- Currently in 3rd year or beyond of bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Finance
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with comfort using math
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively
- Interest in pursuing an underwriting career

Pay and perks:

- $25/hr depending on experience and location
- Mentorship, networking opportunities, and speaker series with industry leaders
- Hybrid role: 3 days in-office (Morris Plains, NJ or Bloomfield, CT), flexible remote work
- Starts May 24, 2027

## Posting

If you're looking to add value, make an impact, and use strong analytical and math skills in a fast-paced environment, starting your career within the PBM Finance Underwriting team at The Cigna Group will allow you to do all this and more. As part of our Underwriting team, you will directly impact our business on a daily basis, protecting The Cigna Group's sound financial position which enables us to meet our financial commitments to our customers.

### What Your Summer Includes

- Meaningful work with clear goals and measurable impact
- Foundational training in underwriting concepts, pricing, and business strategy
- Mentorship, community, and networking opportunities
- A speaker series featuring leaders and industry experts to broaden your perspective

### What you'll do

The internship is designed to further develop analytical skills and business acumen in a dynamic and flexible work environment. A great way to assess whether the underwriting profession in general and The Cigna Group in particular are a good fit for you is to participate in our Pharmacy Underwriting Summer Internship Program.

We're seeking curious, driven individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and lead, who are excited to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting to join our next Summer Cohort.

### Required Qualifications

- Currently progressing toward a bachelor's degree and has completed 3 years in a preferred major and/or minor: Risk Management, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Finance.
- Ability to learn through experimentation when tackling problems
- Ability to juggle various priorities and workplace demands
- Ability to work collaboratively to meet shared objectives
- Comfortable working with math and numbers
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- An interest in pursuing a career in underwriting

### Preferred Qualifications

- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- A problem-solving focus with a customer-centric mindset
- Learning agility and a growth mindset, comfortable seeking feedback and making improvements

### Additional Information

Start Date: May 24, 2027

Location: This is a Hybrid position out of Morris Plains, NJ or Bloomfield, CT. A Hybrid position means that you will be expected to work in-person for at least 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday and a day of your choice) at your assigned office location, with flexibility to work at home for balance of time. The internship is paid and housing assistance is not offered.

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.

Market Range: For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of $25/hr depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

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.

### About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. 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. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

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.

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