Actuarial Intern - Reinsurance & Data Analytics

Nelnet, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Intern-specific programming

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Nelnet, Inc. is seeking an Actuarial Intern to join our team and help transform data into actionable insights for our insurance, finance, and risk portfolios.

You will develop and maintain actuarial models for forecasting and pricing, analyze large datasets, and contribute to experience studies and loss development reporting. You will collaborate with actuarial, finance, and business teams, learn to use Excel, SQL, R, and VBA, and present findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field.
• Completion of at least one actuarial exam preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and willingness to learn basic programming skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of actuarial models used in forecasting, pricing, and risk analysis.
• Assist in compiling and analyzing large datasets related to niche insurance products.
• Contribute to experience studies, trend analysis, and loss development reporting.
• Collaborate with actuarial, finance, and business teams to interpret results and support strategic planning.
• Learn to use actuarial tools such as Excel, SQL, R, and/or VBA.
• Present findings and insights to team members and other stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivated

Collaborative

Education

Actuarial Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Finance (BA/BS or MS)

Tools

Excel

SQL

R

VBA

Job description

Nelnet, Inc. is seeking an Actuarial Intern to join our team and help transform data into actionable insights for our insurance, finance, and risk portfolios.

You will develop and maintain actuarial models for forecasting and pricing, analyze large datasets, and contribute to experience studies and loss development reporting. You will collaborate with actuarial, finance, and business teams, learn to use Excel, SQL, R, and VBA, and present findings to stakeholders.