Actuarial Summer Intern-2

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Remote work

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is seeking an Actuarial Intern for its BlueBridge Internship Program. This remote role supports research on health insurance product assumptions and experience analyses, including risk adjustment, pricing, and valuation.

You will collaborate with staff actuaries, handle premium accuracy, reserve estimates, and financial statement completeness, with a flexible 20–40 hour weekly schedule during ET business hours.

Qualifications

• Active college students with at least two years of college completed.
• Recent graduates and students in a Masters/Doctoral program are eligible.
• Transcript required.
• Active full‑time BCBST employees are not eligible to participate.

Responsibilities

• Support research to develop assumptions and conduct experience analyses for health insurance products (risk adjustment, pricing, valuation).
• Collaborate with staff actuaries and analysts to ensure premium accuracy, reserve estimates, and completeness of financial statements.

Skills

Prioritization

Independent work

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Two years of college completed

Masters/PhD program eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BCBST's BlueBridge Internship program is seeking an Intern for our Actuarial Team!

About the Program: BCBST's BlueBridge Internship Program offers hands‑on experience, professional collaboration, and opportunities to build real‑world skills.

Actuarial Internship Role Overview:

This remote internship supports research efforts aimed at developing assumptions and conducting experience analyses for health insurance products, including areas such as risk adjustment, pricing, and valuation. You'll work hands‑on with BCBST staff actuaries and analysts to ensure the accuracy of premiums for our health products, appropriateness of reserve estimates and completeness of financial statements.

Key Details:

• Start Date: May 2027 | Duration: 6 months (May 2027 - August 2027)
• Hours: Minimum of 20 hours a week; up to 40 hours a week Monday - Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET.
• Location: Remote
• Sponsorship is not available for this role
• Paid Position

Preferences:

• Majors in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or Statistics
• Reside in Eastern or Central Time Zone
• Proactive self-starter with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Interest in emerging technologies, including AI and automation, and their application to actuarial and business challenges

Job Qualifications / Education:

• Active college students (in an accredited college or university) who have completed a minimum of two years of college are eligible.
• Recent college graduates and students enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral program (in an accredited college or university) are also eligible.
• Must provide transcripts.
• Active full‑time BCBST employees are not eligible to participate in the program.

Experience:

• Varies based on division. Please see Job Specific Requirements section below for this internship's specific responsibilities and preferred qualifications.

Skills / Certifications:

• Able to prioritize, work independently, and effectively manage time and resources.
• Effective communication skills: written and verbal.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Appropriate decision‑making skills required.

GPA Requirement:

• Must have a 2.75 GPA or higher

Number of Openings Available 1

Worker Type: Intern (Trainee)

Company: BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

EEO Statement:

BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

EEO Policies / Notices:

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