Actuarial Internship

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

On-site in Flowood

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi invites motivated students to join our Actuarial Team as interns for a 10–12 week program in Flowood, MS. You will support pricing, reserve analysis and data tasks, applying theoretical modeling to real healthcare data while gaining exposure to senior actuarial staff.

The program runs June–August 2027 and is paid. Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s in math/actuarial science with a GPA of 3.25+ and strong Excel/Office skills; MS resident preferred and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics or related field with Junior standing by Spring 2027.
• GPA of 3.25 or higher required.
• Strong PC skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to pricing, reserves, trend analysis and healthcare economics.
• Extract and clean claims data for actuarial analysis.
• Prepare exhibits and memos for senior leadership per actuarial standards.
• Collaborate with analysts and credentialed actuaries on daily tasks.

Skills

Mathematics

Actuarial science

Statistics

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics/actuarial science

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Healthy Careers Start Here

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi our Actuarial team is at the forefront of evaluating healthcare risk, predicting medical cost trends and ensuring the long‑term financial sustainability of our patient care models. We are seeking two motivated students to join our Actuarial Team.

As an Actuarial intern, you will assist actuarial personnel in analyzing vast amounts of data to aid in the development and monitoring of rating formulas and factors, product monitoring and pricing, as well as claim reserving and trending. This internship offers an exceptional opportunity to apply theoretical statistical modeling to real‑world healthcare data which directly supports our pricing, reserving and strategic planning efforts.

The program duration is scheduled for 10-12 weeks, during the months of June, July and August of 2027. The positions are in offices at our Flowood, Mississippi campus and are paid.

What You'll Do

• Gain exposure to Actuarial functions of pricing, calculating reserves, trend analysis, and healthcare economics.
• Extract and clean claims data for actuarial analysis.
• Prepare exhibits and memos for senior leadership according to actuarial documentation standards.
• Work alongside analysts and credentialed Actuaries on day‑to‑day operational activities.

Job-Specific Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics or related course of study where a strong mathematical background is necessary with at least a Junior level academic standing by the end of Spring 2027.
• GPA of 3.25 or higher is required.
• Possess strong PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Mississippi based College or University or Mississippi resident.

To Be Successful, You Must

• Utilize problem‑solving skills and transparently share insights.
• Provide concise verbal communications, sharing ideas, information and communicating messages clearly, accurately and professionally.
• Manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail, checking work for errors before submitting.
• Write concise messages, draft simple guides and communicate clearly in written form.
• Listen closely during instructions, paying full attention to the speaker and ask clarifying questions before attempting to solve problems or provide feedback.

It's good to be Blue!

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one‑third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.