Intern - Temporary

Horace Mann • Remote, IL

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Horace Mann’s Property & Casualty Actuarial team is seeking a temporary actuarial intern for summer 2027. The intern will analyze data and contribute to projects across the Actuarial department, helping measure and advance departmental initiatives. The role offers exposure to financial modeling, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance in the insurance industry. Under direct supervision from senior team members, the intern will conduct analyses in accordance with actuarial standards of practice, including selecting data sources and methods, making assumptions, recognizing relevant considerations, and developing recommendations.

The intern will work with large datasets related to insurance claims and policyholders, support actuarial analyses and projects, and learn how actuarial principles apply to insurance products. The position follows a hybrid schedule and requires the ability to travel to Horace Mann’s Springfield, Illinois, offices weekly.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, business, or a related field.
• Completed at least one actuarial exam through the Society of Actuaries (SOA) or Casualty Actuary Society (CAS).
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis.
• Expertise in MS Excel and other programs used daily.
• Strong analytical abilities, including analyzing data, interpreting trends, and making sound recommendations.
• Programming proficiency in R, used with tools such as Excel to modify and analyze actuarial reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings, collaborating with team members, and explaining complex concepts to stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to prioritize work and time effectively.
• Openness to growth and learning new skills.
• Ability to travel to the Springfield, Illinois, offices weekly under the hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets, including insurance claims and policyholder information.
• Use statistical software such as Excel or R to clean, organize, and analyze data.
• Participate in department and project meetings, contribute ideas, and collaborate across functions.
• Learn to assess insurance-policy risks and understand how policies are priced.
• Support actuaries with calculating premiums, determining reserves, and assessing risk levels for insurance products.
• Learn about Horace Mann’s insurance products and their actuarial considerations.
• Assist with developing and updating financial models to project claims trends and financial outcomes and assess the effect of different variables.
• Shadow experienced actuaries, participate in industry events and webinars, and connect with Horace Mann professionals.
• Conduct analyses under senior-team supervision in accordance with actuarial standards of practice, including selecting data sources and methods, making assumptions, and developing recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern