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Humana

Sells Medicare health plans and runs senior clinics

Group Benefit Sales & Account Management Intern

Summer 2027Deadline 11/2/26
$18 - $46.54/hr
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's
Louisville, KY, USA
HybridIn-person in Louisville 2–3 days per week for the internship.
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Management
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be a current full-time undergraduate or graduate student with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Insurance & Risk Management, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for 12 weeks from May 24 through August 13, 2027.
  • Must be available to work in person in Louisville, Kentucky, 2–3 days per week for the duration of the internship.
  • Must demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in Group Sales Benefits.
  • Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future.
Responsibilities
  • Support Sales and Account Management teams while learning how broker, employer-group, and client relationships are developed, maintained, and strengthened.
  • Participate in broker and client meetings, both in person and virtually.
  • Support business-development and retention initiatives by assisting with prospect-pipeline management, customer analysis, and account-planning activities.
  • Learn about the Group Benefits product portfolio and collaborate with Sales, Account Management, Underwriting, Marketing, Operations, and other business functions to understand how strategic objectives are achieved.
  • Use CRM systems, reporting tools, analytics platforms, and emerging AI solutions to organize information, analyze data, and support sales and retention activities.
  • Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and business insights that support decision-making and improve customer outcomes.
  • Develop an understanding of new-business sales strategies and client-retention efforts in the employee-benefits industry.
  • Participate in mentorship, networking, and professional-development opportunities with sales leaders, account executives, and business professionals.
  • Collaborate with fellow interns on a capstone project focused on innovation and problem-solving, culminating in a presentation to business leaders and stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  • Demonstrated interest in Sales, Account Management, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Healthcare, or related business functions.
  • Previous internship, leadership, customer-service, sales, or campus-involvement experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Interest in client-facing work and a desire to contribute to business-development and customer-retention initiatives.

About the company

Humana sells health insurance paid for by government programs, chiefly Medicare Advantage plans that private insurers run for Americans 65 and older in place of traditional Medicare. It ranks among the largest Medicare Advantage insurers in the country and also runs Medicaid plans for low-income families in several states. Its CenterWell business operates senior primary care clinics, a mail-order pharmacy and home health services, so many members get care from a company the insurer owns. Medicare and states pay Humana a set monthly amount per member, and it keeps the difference between those payments and members' medical costs. Humana was founded in 1961 as a nursing home company and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Louisville, Kentucky

Founded

1961

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What believers are saying

  • Enrollment is surging: in July 2026 Humana affirmed about 25% individual Medicare Advantage membership growth for 2026.
  • Owned clinics create clinical careers: CenterWell Senior Primary Care added 130,900 patients, up 27%, in early 2026.
  • Medicaid is widening: Illinois chose Humana in June 2026 to run Medicaid coverage statewide.

What critics are saying

  • Low quality scores cut Medicare bonuses: only 20% of Humana's members sat in 4-star or better plans for 2026.
  • The insurer is shrinking to save margins: about 600,000 Medicare Advantage members got plan-closure notices in October 2026.
  • Stock grants carry risk: in July 2026 Humana cut its 2026 GAAP earnings floor to $6.52 a share from $8.36.

What makes Humana unique

  • Military families are a second market: Humana runs the Pentagon's TRICARE health plan across 24 eastern states and Washington, DC.
  • Florida anchors the business: Humana's Medicare Advantage contracts there produced 14% of its 2025 revenue.
  • Medicaid is a quiet second insurer: Humana covers over 1.54 million low-income members across 11 states.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 20th, 2026
UnitedHealth and Humana raise drug costs 30% as older Americans face pricier Medicare

US insurers including UnitedHealth and Humana are cutting benefits for older clients and raising prescription drug costs for 2027, weeks before the midterm elections. Both insurers scrapped hundreds of plans and tightened coverage as older voters began choosing their plans. UnitedHealth and Humana raised maximum out-of-pocket costs by 11% and 8% respectively, according to investment bank Leerink. Both raised prescription drug coverage costs by about 30%. The changes affect 35 million Americans on Medicare Advantage plans, and the two firms hold about 46% of that market. The changes should help insurers' profits. UnitedHealth's healthcare division operating margin rose to 3.3% from 2.1% a year earlier, and Humana's shares are up 57% this year.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 9th, 2026
Humana soars 15% as 95% of Medicare members join four-star plans, beating analyst expectations

Humana shares surged 15% after the insurer announced 95% of its Medicare Advantage members will be in plans rated four stars or higher for 2027, up from just 20% a year ago. The result significantly exceeded J.P. Morgan analysts' expectations of 60% to 70%. Plans with four-star ratings or higher qualify for government bonus payments worth billions across the industry. The industry average for 2027 stands at roughly 71%. However, these ratings will determine bonus payments for 2028, not 2027. The improved ratings are particularly significant given Humana's thin margins. The company's EBIT margin has declined from 4.3% in 2023 to 2.3% on a last-twelve-months basis. Meanwhile, competitors moved in the opposite direction. UnitedHealth's four-star share is estimated to fall to approximately 67% from 81%, whilst CVS Health's drops to around 70% from 84%. CVS shares declined roughly 3%.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 13th, 2026
US health insurers rebound as medical costs stabilise, analysts predict 16% earnings growth through 2030

The health insurance industry may have recovered from high medical costs, with analysts predicting strong growth through 2030. Morningstar forecasts 16% annual earnings per share growth for major insurers, above the industry's typical low-double-digit target. Health insurers are improving profitability by raising rates to cover increased medical utilisation. UnitedHealth Group reported over $5 billion in second-quarter net income, with its medical care ratio falling to 86.7% from 89.4% year-over-year. The outlook also improved for pharmacy benefit management operations at companies like UnitedHealth, CVS Health, and Cigna. Despite increased regulatory scrutiny, the "big three" PBMs maintain strong competitive positions. Third-quarter earnings reports next month should provide further clarity on the industry's financial health.

PR Newswire
Sep 2nd, 2026
Thyme Care raises $125M at $2B+ valuation to expand oncology care model

Thyme Care, a Nashville-based oncology company, has closed a Series E funding round of more than $125 million at a valuation exceeding $2 billion. Morgan Health led the round, with participation from CVS Health Ventures, Humana, AlleyCorp, HealthQuest Capital, Foresite Capital, Concord Health Partners, Frist Cressey Ventures, Town Hall Ventures, and a16z Bio + Health. The company now serves over 10.5 million people across all 50 US states and manages more than $7 billion in oncology spend. Thyme Care reports it is profitable with positive free cash flow whilst delivering validated reductions of 5 to 10 per cent in total cost of care. Alongside the funding, Thyme Care is establishing Thyme Companies, a parent entity that will build a portfolio of independent oncology businesses addressing care barriers. Co-founder Robin Shah will serve as executive chairman of the new entity.

Associated Press
Aug 20th, 2026
Humana appoints Dr. Shantanu Nundy as chief medical officer to lead AI and digital care strategy

Humana has appointed Dr Shantanu Nundy as Chief Medical Officer, effective 31 August. Dr Nundy, a practicing physician and healthcare executive, will help shape the company's products, platforms, and use of AI whilst bringing clinical expertise to the enterprise. He most recently served as Executive Vice President of Care Delivery and Chief Health Officer at Accolade, a healthcare navigation company. Previously, he was Managing Director for Clinical Innovation at Evolent Health, driving value-based and digital care transformation across health systems. Dr Nundy will report to Jim Rechtin, Humana's President and CEO, and join the company's Enterprise Leadership Team. He continues to practice primary care and hospital medicine.