Summer Actuarial Student Intern

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina for a 12-week summer internship from May 17 through August 6, 2027. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship is conducted Monday through Friday, on-site five days a week, in an office environment. Opportunities are available in Columbia, South Carolina; Fort Wayne, Indiana; or Roseville, Minnesota. The intern works under direct supervision, with responsibilities evolving according to departmental needs and the intern’s developing expertise. Training and tasks vary depending on the assigned area. The internship provides hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to healthcare insurance and company operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical or critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Good planning and multitasking skills.
• Strong listening skills and ability to follow directions and ask questions.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Must be able to work on-site five days per week at one of the listed locations throughout the internship.
• Applicants are asked to upload a current transcript; an unofficial transcript is acceptable, but screenshots and photos are not.

Nice To Haves

• At least 12 semester hours earned in the field of study and current college enrollment toward a four-year degree.
• At least two years of academic study completed (rising junior or senior).
• Skills or experience related to the area of interest, such as actuarial science, finance, mathematics, statistics, or business analytics.
• Demonstrated interest in an actuarial career.
• Completion of at least one actuarial exam; Exam P or Exam FM is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, R, SAS, or Power BI.
• Uploading a transcript with the application may receive priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain information used by the department, which may include documents, spreadsheets, databases, or related items.
• Use various systems and tools to conduct research and assist with projects as needed, following established procedures.
• Participate in department training to acquire relevant knowledge and skills.
• Complete tasks that support learning departmental procedures and applying industry or field best practices.
• Communicate with other areas of the company as needed.
• Create, present, and/or report on area statistics or knowledge acquired, as applicable.
• Perform tasks and assist staff members with everyday work to learn the business area, company operations, and workflow.
• Participate in volunteering and networking events, presentations, and discussions about the healthcare insurance industry.

Benefits

• Mentorship and exposure to industry-leading experts.
• Volunteer and networking opportunities.
• Paid holidays during the internship.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual.
• Subsidized health plans and dental and vision coverage.
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.
• Employee Assistance programs.
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED