Actuary Internship 2027 - Hybrid

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

UPMC Insurance Services Division is hiring actuarial interns for Summer 2027. Interns will work in one of several Health Insurance lines of business or with the Workers Compensation team in Property & Casualty. The actuarial profession uses mathematics, probability, and statistics to identify issues and analyze data affecting the division’s financial performance. Each intern is expected to lead a project relevant to their assigned line of business. The paid internship starts at $25 per hour, with pay adjusted for actuarial exams passed. The program is hybrid, combining work from home and in-office work at UPMC’s Downtown Pittsburgh office. Interns will learn about the roles actuaries play in Health Insurance and Property & Casualty.

Requirements

Strong technical and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, such as Excel and PowerPoint.
Pursuing associateship or fellowship from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) or Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science.
For candidates pursuing a related STEM degree, preference is given to those who have passed at least one actuarial exam.
Some experience with SQL, R, and/or SAS is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with company actuaries to analyze emerging trends and other key drivers of financial performance.
Provide insights to leadership and recommendations for complex business problems.
Assist senior actuarial positions in developing mathematical models with other departments to predict the impact of proposed changes.
Provide analytical support for rate development and filings.
Learn about the different roles an actuary plays within a Health Insurance and Property & Casualty company.
Communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal deliverables.
Lead a project pertinent to the assigned line of business.