Actuarial Internship - Summer 2027

Data is everywhere. Insights and impact are not. Spend your summer learning the skills to grow as a modern actuary and leader.

The Cigna Group's Actuarial Executive Development Program (AEDP) offers a premier 11-week internship that prepares future actuaries to apply data with sound judgment, connect analysis directly to real business decisions, and operate in an evolving environment shaped by advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools. As an intern, you'll solve complex business problems with real constraints and imperfect information, take ownership of a high-impact project from problem definition through recommendation, and gain exposure to people that drive healthcare forward.

Our internship is a key pipeline into full-time roles in the AEDP - our primary pathway for developing top actuarial talent. You'll receive support and mentorship from experienced actuaries and leaders while sharpening your technical foundation and building the communication, business insight, and leadership skills needed to influence outcomes.

Key Intern Responsibilities:

• Own a high‑impact actuarial or analytical project aligned to real business needs. or to actuarial and strategic priorities
• Analyze data to uncover insights that support pricing, forecasting, reserving, or strategic initiatives.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to actuarial and business stakeholders.
• Apply classroom knowledge to real‑world problems, learning how actuarial work influences business decisions.
• Collaborate with peers and mentors across teams and locations.
• Develop technical, professional, and leadership skills through training, feedback, and hands‑on experience.

What You'll Gain as an AEDP Intern - Our interns are not observers, they are contributors. By the end of the summer, you'll have a deeper understanding of the actuarial profession, stronger professional skills, and clarity about how you want to grow your career.

• Exposure to the actuarial profession in practice, including how analysis connects to financial and business outcomes
• Mentorship from experienced actuaries and leaders who provide guidance, feedback, and support
• A collaborative intern cohort experience, including professional development, networking, and community‑building activities
• Opportunity for employment within the full‑time Actuarial Executive Development Program, based on performance and business needs

We're seeking curious, driven individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and lead, who are excited to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting to join our AEDP Summer internship experience.

Qualifications:

• Currently progressing toward a bachelor's degree and has completed at least two years a preferred major of actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or data analytics.
• Minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Uses data to solve real‑world problems, think through trade‑offs, and connect analysis to business impact.
• Understands business and financial fundamentals, connects analysis to business impact, and is eager to learn how actuarial work supports decision‑making.
• Comfortable working with data and modern analytical tools, including strong Excel skills, and exposure to Python, R, SQL, AI‑enabled tools, or other emerging technologies to support analysis and drive actionable insights.
• Communicates clearly, collaborates effectively, and works well across teams by listening actively and contributing thoughtfully.
• Shows early leadership potential by taking ownership, thinking strategically, embracing innovation, and influencing outcomes in changing or ambiguous environments.
• Completion of at least one actuarial exam, preferred

Additional Information:

• Start Date: Summer 2027
• Location: This position is based in one of the following office locations: Austin, TX; Bloomfield, CT; Denver, CO; Franklin, TN; or Philadelphia, PA.
• Work Schedule: The role requires an on-site work schedule, Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week. There are 3 virtual working days available for interns to use during the 11-weeks
• Relocation Assistance & Housing: Paid travel costs to-from the internship location and fully furnished housing is provided, typically shared rooming with fellow interns is offered to all actuarial interns.
• Actuarial Exam Support: Paid study materials provided for an upcoming actuarial exam.
• 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 United States and who would not require visa support including H-1B or CPT/OPT/STEM, etc., now or in the future.
• Recruitment Process: The recruitment process is all conducted via live video including a screen with a recruiter, a first round interview, and a final round consisting of three interviews with leaders.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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