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At MassMutual, you’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team of underwriters from various backgrounds and areas of product expertise, who are motivated to shape the underwriting landscape. We combine ongoing digital transformation and robust risk-assessment with an enduring commitment to being a leading customer-centric company.
As a team, we are dedicated to inclusivity. We show courage and professionalism when advocating for projects that move the business forward and present healthy challenges to the status quo. As a company, we take a holistic and flexible approach to compensation and benefits. In short, we never settle for yesterday’s great things being our greatest.
Job Description
Life Underwriting Training Program
Location: 100% Remote / Virtual (U.S. based)
Start Date: 6/1/2026
The Opportunity
At MassMutual, we are investing in the future of underwriting by developing the next generation of underwriting talent. As part of our continued growth and commitment to excellence, we are launching a Life Underwriting Training Program designed to equip high-potential individuals with the skills, knowledge, and experience to become successful Life Underwriters.
If you are analytical, curious, and motivated by the opportunity to help individuals and families protect what matters most, this role offers a clear and supported pathway into a rewarding underwriting career.
Why This Opportunity
- Structured, cohort-based underwriting training program
- Clear progression path toward Life Underwriter authority
- Hands-on learning with experienced underwriters and mentors
- Exposure to both traditional and accelerated underwriting environments
- Collaborative, people-first culture focused on learning and development
The Team
MassMutual’s underwriting organization plays a critical role in delivering on our promise to customers and advisors. We are a collaborative, customer-focused team that balances strong risk management with innovative underwriting solutions.
We partner closely with advisors and internal teams to ensure thoughtful, consistent, and high-quality underwriting decisions.
The Impact
As an Underwriter Trainee you will participate in a comprehensive training and development program designed to build foundational underwriting knowledge and prepare you to assess Life insurance risk.
You will learn how to evaluate applications, analyze medical and financial risk factors, support underwriting decisions, and develop strong analytical and communication skills aligned to MassMutual’s underwriting standards.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Learn to evaluate mortality risk using applications, medical data, and related reports
- Develop foundational knowledge in medical, financial, and lay underwriting; support cases up to $1M
- Learn and apply accelerated underwriting pathways (no-touch, lite-touch, traditional)
- Clearly document underwriting rationale and meet quality, service, and production milestones
- Partner with managers, mentors, and internal teams to resolve case questions and escalations
- Communicate clearly and professionally while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Training Program Overview
- 10–12 weeks of virtual classroom training (Start Date – 6/1)
- 1 week of in-person training at the Springfield, MA campus (Monday 9/14 – Friday, 9/18)
Industry Education Requirements
- LOMA 281 & 291 (within 7 months of hire)
- ALU 101 (within the first calendar year)
- Medical terminology coursework
- Ongoing participation in underwriting learning sessions
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of professional work experience
- 1+ years experience working in a fast-paced or changing environment where priorities, processes, or expectations may shift
- 1+ years demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish or Mandarin
- 2+ years of working experience in the insurance or financial services industry or in a customer-facing role
- Demonstrated experience producing clear, accurate written communications (e.g., emails, reports, documentation, or presentations) for internal or external stakeholders
- Experience resolving routine to moderately complex problems by following defined processes, guidelines, or escalation paths
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Experience in insurance, underwriting, or financial services
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Technical aptitude and comfort with digital tools
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Regular meetings with the Advanced Sales Team
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
- Regular meetings with the Life Underwriting Team
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
- Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page. MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $57,000-$71,800
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
Explore some of our offerings below.
Paid Time Off
In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
Health & Well-Being
In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.
Financial Well-Being
In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.
Taking Care
MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.
Giving Back
MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.
Commuter Benefits
MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.
Overview
At MassMutual, you’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team of underwriters from various backgrounds and areas of product expertise, who are motivated to shape the underwriting landscape. We combine ongoing digital transformation and robust risk-assessment with an enduring commitment to being a leading customer-centric company.
As a team, we are dedicated to inclusivity. We show courage and professionalism when advocating for projects that move the business forward and present healthy challenges to the status quo. As a company, we take a holistic and flexible approach to compensation and benefits. In short, we never settle for yesterday’s great things being our greatest.
Job Description
Life Underwriting Training Program
Location: 100% Remote / Virtual (U.S. based)
Start Date: 6/1/2026
The Opportunity
At MassMutual, we are investing in the future of underwriting by developing the next generation of underwriting talent. As part of our continued growth and commitment to excellence, we are launching a Life Underwriting Training Program designed to equip high-potential individuals with the skills, knowledge, and experience to become successful Life Underwriters.
If you are analytical, curious, and motivated by the opportunity to help individuals and families protect what matters most, this role offers a clear and supported pathway into a rewarding underwriting career.
Why This Opportunity
- Structured, cohort-based underwriting training program
- Clear progression path toward Life Underwriter authority
- Hands-on learning with experienced underwriters and mentors
- Exposure to both traditional and accelerated underwriting environments
- Collaborative, people-first culture focused on learning and development
The Team
MassMutual’s underwriting organization plays a critical role in delivering on our promise to customers and advisors. We are a collaborative, customer-focused team that balances strong risk management with innovative underwriting solutions.
We partner closely with advisors and internal teams to ensure thoughtful, consistent, and high-quality underwriting decisions.
The Impact
As an Underwriter Trainee you will participate in a comprehensive training and development program designed to build foundational underwriting knowledge and prepare you to assess Life insurance risk.
You will learn how to evaluate applications, analyze medical and financial risk factors, support underwriting decisions, and develop strong analytical and communication skills aligned to MassMutual’s underwriting standards.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Learn to evaluate mortality risk using applications, medical data, and related reports
- Develop foundational knowledge in medical, financial, and lay underwriting; support cases up to $1M
- Learn and apply accelerated underwriting pathways (no-touch, lite-touch, traditional)
- Clearly document underwriting rationale and meet quality, service, and production milestones
- Partner with managers, mentors, and internal teams to resolve case questions and escalations
- Communicate clearly and professionally while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Training Program Overview
- 10–12 weeks of virtual classroom training (Start Date – 6/1)
- 1 week of in-person training at the Springfield, MA campus (Monday 9/14 – Friday, 9/18)
Industry Education Requirements
- LOMA 281 & 291 (within 7 months of hire)
- ALU 101 (within the first calendar year)
- Medical terminology coursework
- Ongoing participation in underwriting learning sessions
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of professional work experience
- 1+ years experience working in a fast-paced or changing environment where priorities, processes, or expectations may shift
- 1+ years demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish or Mandarin
- 2+ years of working experience in the insurance or financial services industry or in a customer-facing role
- Demonstrated experience producing clear, accurate written communications (e.g., emails, reports, documentation, or presentations) for internal or external stakeholders
- Experience resolving routine to moderately complex problems by following defined processes, guidelines, or escalation paths
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Experience in insurance, underwriting, or financial services
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Technical aptitude and comfort with digital tools
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Regular meetings with the Advanced Sales Team
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
- Regular meetings with the Life Underwriting Team
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
- Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page. MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $57,000-$71,800
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
Explore some of our offerings below.
Paid Time Off
In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
Health & Well-Being
In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.
Financial Well-Being
In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.
Taking Care
MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.
Giving Back
MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.
Commuter Benefits
MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.
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Which companies sponsor visas for trainees in Massachusetts?
Large employers with established international hiring programs are the most reliable sponsors for trainee roles in Massachusetts. Biogen, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Fidelity Investments, State Street, and Massachusetts General Hospital have all filed sponsorship paperwork for trainee-level positions. Academic medical centers and biotech firms along the Kendall Square corridor tend to have structured programs with dedicated HR support for visa processes.
Which visa types are most common for trainee roles in Massachusetts?
The J-1 visa is the most common pathway for formal trainee programs in Massachusetts, particularly in medical, research, and corporate settings. It covers two categories relevant here: Trainee (for those with a degree and one year of experience, or five years of experience in the field) and Intern (for current students or recent graduates). Some employers also sponsor H-1B visas for trainees in specialty occupation roles once the trainee period concludes.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most trainee sponsorship jobs?
Boston and Cambridge account for the largest share of trainee sponsorship activity in Massachusetts, driven by the concentration of biotech companies, academic medical centers, and financial institutions in those cities. Worcester is a secondary hub, particularly in healthcare and research through UMass Memorial and Tufts Medical affiliates. The Route 128 technology corridor connecting Waltham, Lexington, and Burlington also hosts multinational firms that run structured trainee programs.
How to find trainee visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to search for trainee roles in Massachusetts without sorting through positions that won't support international candidates. You can filter by state and role type to see which Massachusetts employers are actively hiring trainees with sponsorship. This saves significant time compared to manually reviewing job postings and researching each company's sponsorship history separately.
Are there state-specific considerations for trainee sponsorship in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has a strong J-1 program sponsor presence given its concentration of universities, teaching hospitals, and research institutions, many of which hold designated sponsor status with the State Department. Trainees in the life sciences sector should be aware that roles in regulated environments like clinical research or pharmaceutical manufacturing may require specific program sponsor alignment. The state's competitive labor market also means prevailing wage requirements under DOL guidelines apply to any H-1B-sponsored trainee positions, with no state-level exemptions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored trainee jobs in Massachusetts?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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