Actuarial Intern - Summer 2027

National Life Group; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

National Life Group offers a 10-week paid internship exposing students to critical business assignments in actuarial areas. Interns work with leaders and mentors, spending four onsite days weekly. Duties include updating actuarial models, SQL/Excel data manipulation, and using Alteryx/Tableau to analyze trends.

The program includes networking, projects, and presentation coaching. The base and hourly pay ranges are outlined, with on-site expectations and ongoing mentorship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• Junior in College – Graduation May 2026 (expected)
• Passing score on at least 1 SOA actuarial exam
• Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude; able to work accurately and timely
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with database software (SQL Server and/or Access)

Responsibilities

• Update actuarial models for product development or valuation work
• Perform SQL queries or build Excel macros to manipulate data
• Learn and use data analytics tools (Alteryx and Tableau) to identify trends and summarize findings
• Run reports, analyze trends, and detect patterns in results

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

SQL experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Actuarial Science/Math/Stats

Junior in College

SOA exam in progress

Tools

SQL Server

Access

Alteryx

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Role Summary

National Life Group’s (NLG) Summer Internship Program exposes currently matriculating students to a variety of critical business assignments. We provide real-world work experience by partnering our interns with strong leaders and mentors.

This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Update actuarial models for either product development or valuation related work
• Perform queries in SQL or build macros in Excel to manipulate data
• Learn and leverage data analytics tools (Alteryx and Tableau) to investigate business trends and summarize findings
• Run reports, analyze trends, and detect patterns in results

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• Preferably a Junior in College – Expected Date of Graduation – May 2026
• Passing score on at least 1 SOA actuarial exam.
• Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude. Ability to work accurately and in a timely manner
• Must have a proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Specific experience with database software (preferably SQL Server and/or Access)

How You Show Up

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently as well as being a team player
• Strong coordination, communication, and influencing skills

Program Highlights

• 10-week paid internship with formal orientation and onboarding
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
• Cross-Departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at company-wide event
• Presentation skills coaching sessions
• Learning opportunities throughout program
• Access to mentors (former program participants)

Base Pay Range

The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Hourly Pay Range

$19 - $28 USD

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.

1 National Life Dr Montpelier, VT 05604