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

The start date for this hiring class is January 11, 2027! Your Future in Underwriting Starts Here. Imagine a career where your ideas, analysis, and judgment help drive smarter decisions and stronger outcomes. In RULDP Evolve at The Cigna Group, you won’t just learn underwriting; you’ll live it. Through immersive training, mentorship, and real responsibility, you’ll gain the confidence and expertise to evaluate risk, influence strategy, and build a career with purpose and impact. Designed to support your transition from academia to industry, this program is ideal for recent graduates and early‑career professionals who are curious, motivated, and eager to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting. 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:     • Start date: January 11, 2027 • Location: This position is based in Bloomfield, CT or Scottsdale, AZ. 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 U