Benefits, Wellness and People Focus Intern – Summer 2026

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TITLE: Benefits, Wellness and People Focus Intern – Summer 2026

LOCATION: Carmel, IN or Chicago, IL

CNO’s HR Intern program is designed to introduce college students to the application of HR skills in insurance. 

This is a paid internship, at competitive rates of approx. $21-$23/Hour depending on location. The Memorial Day and the 4th of July holidays are paid days off.

As an HR – Benefits, Wellness and People Focus Intern, your responsibilities will include:

• Network with associates and senior leaders across different functions, including VPs and ELG members, to foster collaboration and gain insights for various projects.
• Assist in gathering data and essay responses for National Business Group on Health and Healthiest Employer local and national well-being applications.
• Participate in vendor demos, and market analysis projects as needed.
• Assist on a variety of projects related to benefits, well-being, and Human Resources as needed.
• Opportunities to get involved with various Business Resource Groups and other People Focus initiatives, such as monthly support groups, PRIDE parade activities, keynote events etc..
• Assist in annual open enrollment process by reviewing and making updates to associate benefits guides and recruiting materials.
• Assist in revising annual documents such as the Environmental Social Governance Report.
• Contribute to the company’s simplification objective by finding creative ways to simplify processes and documents.
• Work with the Well-being, Business Resource Groups and Facilities team to help plan and implement various aspects of the company-wide social events.
• Assist in creating various guides, flat sheets and videos pertaining to topics related to Benefits, Well-being and People Focus (i.e., mental health, caregiving, and inclusive care.)
• Assist in testing systems and portals when necessary.  

At CNO Financial, we believe interns bring new perspectives to existing challenges. The CNO Financial Intern Program gives students an opportunity to learn about CNO and network while doing important work for the organization.

The CNO 2026 internship program will run from mid-May through early August 2026. During this period, we offer programming that compliments the learning provided by the department through work and other activities such as:

• Networking
• Leader Talks
• Career Counseling
• Development Opportunities
• Insurance Product and Industry Presentation Series
• An in-person event at one of our Corporate offices during the summer
• Final Presentations with CNO leader feedback
• Volunteering Event

Qualified candidates for a Benefits, Wellness and People Focus Intern position will have:

• Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in business, management, HR/Benefits/Wellness, industrial psychology, communications or a related discipline
• Status as a rising junior or rising senior, approx. graduation dates of Dec 2026 – June 2028
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Availability to work 40 hrs/week for 10-12 weeks during the summer.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Office products!
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Housing within a 60-mile radius of Carmel, IN or Chicago, IL

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Please note that the Company does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to these positions or to provide these positions as OPT or CPT.

During the summer at CNO, Interns are eligible for:

• Paid time to engage in Well-being and Inclusion events.
• The CNO Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite fitness center
• Active & Fit Direct national fitness center discount program.
• Onsite massage therapy
• Onsite ergonomics and pain management sessions
• Webinars focused on a variety of topics.
• Utilizing a free code for the Monumental Marathon entry
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, a career professionals’ catalog
• R&R time prior to Memorial Day and July 4; provides the opportunity to disconnect 2 hours early.

CNO embraces flexibility and encourages you to work where you’re most productive.  For students residing within 60 miles of CNO’s Carmel, IN or Chicago, IL corporate office, interns will have access to come into the office.  If there are groups of interns near either location, informal lunches may also be arranged. 

To ensure accessibility to our corporate campuses, we ask that candidates for full time opportunities after graduation plan to live within a 60-mile drive of Carmel or Chicago upon graduation.

CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands and supported by our associates and agents. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and more than $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 8,600 exclusive agents and independent partner agents guide individuals, families, and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions.

We are financially strong and well positioned for continued growth, and we are grounded in our core values of People Focused, Integrity, Customer Driven, and Excellence. We have offices in more than 260 communities in the U.S., including our headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, and corporate offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Orlando and Milwaukee.

At CNO Financial Group, we’re always looking forward—to the security and stability we help create for our insurance brands’ customers, and the growth we create within our own company.  We're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences.

If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.