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Internships at UnitedHealth Group. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that's dramatically shaping our entire health care system. UnitedHealth Group internship opportunities will provide a hands-on view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. You'll work side by side with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. So here we are. You have a lot to learn. We have a lot to do. It's the perfect storm. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You'll be at the intersection of sales and healthcare, about to create the next incredible solution for insurance customers primarily under the age of 65. If you want to advance your learning in a technology environment that's always pushing the envelope, you've come to the right place. The UnitedHealthOne team, part of UnitedHealthcare's thriving family of businesses, is a team of people who are passionate about using consultative sales to help improve the lives of millions and make health care work better for all. Throughout your 6-month Co-op Early Careers internship experience, you'll be licensed and credentialed as an Insurance Professional. You'll be trained on the tools and products, as well as the sales and compliance techniques to serve as a trusted agent for potential customers. In addition, the Co-op also offers networking, collaboration opportunities as well as mentorship from experienced insurance professionals and leaders. The intent of our Co-op program is to provide return internship opportunities or full-time employment opportunities at UnitedHealthOne, depending on eligibility.

This Co-op position will be available for the Summer/Fall semester, TBD (unlicensed). If already licensed with an active Life and Health Insurance License when hired The internship will take place from Summer 2026 - mid December 2026.

Hours of the role:

• First 8 weeks 40 hours per week (orientation. Pre-licensing prep, and training will be Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:45pm ET
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during full hours of operation, 8am - 10:45pm ET, based upon business need (orientation, pre-licensing preparation, and training is typically 8:00am - 4:45pm ET for approximately the first 8 weeks; evening & weekends may be required post-training, with notice given on change of hours)

Commitment Expectations:

• Generally, this means that students have limited, additional coursework (0 - 6 credit hours for the fall semester), along with outside commitments that are flexible to the agreed-upon work hours for the duration of the Co-op
• This is not a situation where hours and location of work are at the discretion of the student; hours are agreed upon, in advance, with the Co-op supervisor, and work location needs to be a protected health information (PHI) compliant space (no coffee shops or generally other 'open' Wi-Fi networks are to be used)

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on this fulfilling opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Successfully become licensed in health & life within your resident state** within the first 30 days of Co-op, if not already licensed
• Successfully pass FFM (Federally Facilitated Marketplace) and other potential state based exchanged certifications within first 90 days of Co-op
• Handle leads from both a dedicated carrier leadsource (UHC) and a multi-carrier leadsource (HealthMarkets)
• Receive inbound calls from leadsources and offer available ACA (Affordable Care Act) products based on an established sales process that includes required scripting and highly compliant, needs-based selling
• Conduct follow-up calls to consumers who have not yet purchased the product(s) discussed on a previous call, which may include calls made by other licensed agents, to help close the sale
• Handle chats with prospective customers according to training and guidelines for the lines of business identified

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Actively enrolled in an accredited college/university during the duration of the Co-op. Not intended for graduating seniors
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require visa sponsorship, TN visa holders, current H-1B visa holders, and/or those requiring green card sponsorship will not be considered

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Sales, Business, Communication, Healthcare, or Insurance
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Eagerness to learn about the healthcare system & insurance
• Solid communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced team environment

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $18.00 to $32.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.