Actuary Internship 2027 - Hybrid

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Insurance Services Division is seeking Actuarial Interns for Summer 2027 in Downtown Pittsburgh. This is a paid internship starting at $25/hour and adjusted for exams passed, with a hybrid work model combining remote and in-office work.

Interns will work with actuaries to analyze trends, develop models, and support rate development. Preference is given to those pursuing Actuarial Science or who have passed at least one actuarial exam; strong Excel and SQL skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science or related STEM field.
• Preference given to candidates who have passed at least one actuarial exam.
• Strong technical and analytical skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with actuaries to analyze emerging trends and key drivers of financial performance.
• Provide insights to leadership with recommendations to complex business problems.
• Assist in developing mathematical models with other departments to predict the impact of proposed changes.
• Provide analytical support for rate development and filings.
• Learn about the different actuarial roles within Health Insurance and Workers' Compensation.

Skills

Actuarial science

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Actuarial Science degree (preferred)

Tools

SQL

R

SAS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The UPMC Insurance Services Division is seeking Actuarial Interns for Summer 2027! The actuarial profession applies knowledge of mathematics, probability, and statistics in order to identify issues and analyze data on a wide variety of topics affecting the financial performance of UPMC's Insurance Services Division. Internship positions are available within multiple lines of business in our Health Insurance book, as well as Property & Casualty positions within our Workers Compensation team. Interns will be expected to lead a project pertinent to their line of business.

This is a PAID internship starting at $25/hr and adjusted for exams passed.

The actuarial internship program will be on a hybrid basis (combo of work from home and in-office) from the Downtown Pittsburgh office.

Responsibilities:

• Work with actuaries at the company to analyze emerging trends and other key drivers of financial performance
• Provide insights to leadership along with recommendations to complex business problems
• Assist senior actuarial positions in the development of mathematical models in connection with other departments to predict the impact of proposed changes
• Provide analytical support for rate development and filings
• Learn about the different roles an actuary plays within a Health Insurance and Property & Casualty company
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal deliverables
• Preference will be given to candidates pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science or, for those pursuing a related STEM degree, candidates who have passed at least one actuarial exam.
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)
• Some experience with SQL, R and/or SAS preferred
• Intern is pursuing associateship or fellowship from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) or Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran