U.S. Internship - Actuary

Gallagher; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Career development

Collaborative culture

Global reach

Job summary

Gallagher invites undergraduates to join our nationwide internship program, offering exposure to actuarial consulting and insurance brokerage. You will shadow professionals, participate in client projects, and gain hands-on experience through shadowing, presentations, and collaborative work across multiple service lines.

The program emphasizes learning by doing, with structured training, deadlines, and opportunities to build a supportive network within a Fortune 500 environment.

Qualifications

• Sophomores and juniors with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
• On the SOA Exam Track is preferred.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist actuarial consulting teams on project-based work.
• Attend orientation, training events, and client project assignments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver analyses and client deliverables.
• Develop professional acumen through financial reporting and exhibits.

Skills

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

Sophomore or junior status (Dec 2027–Jun 2029)

Tools

SOA Exam Track

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

Overview

• Our Internship Program is nationwide, spanning over 140 office locations across the country. We most likely host interns wherever you're located! All cities are listed within the application.*

Your summer with us

An internship at Gallagher could be the first step on a career path that offers tremendous growth potential. We're a unique organization made better every single day by our dedicated employees and leaders.

Many of our professionals started on this program as interns. We're very proud of this fact and believe it speaks volumes about our one‑of‑a‑kind company and culture.

Our comprehensive "learning by doing" experience will provide you with a realistic look at what it means to have an actuarial career at Gallagher through job shadowing, presentations, client project assignments, analysis, and more.

You’ll be given exposure to all divisions and service lines with the opportunity to work in one primary area:

• Insurance under Gallagher Global Brokerage
• HR services under Gallagher Benefit Services
• Risk management under Risk Placement Services
• Claims under Gallagher Bassett
• Reinsurance under Gallagher Re

How You'll Make An Impact

• Understanding Actuarial Consulting - Shadowing our professionals to learn actuarial concepts on a project-driven basis; Attending client meetings
• Professional Development - Attending our National Intern Orientation event, weekly training events, and assisting with client projects; Meeting deadlines with quality and accurate deliverables
• Collaboration - Growing alongside peers in national and regional case competitions to invigorate your passion and curiosity for the insurance brokerage world
• Building Professional Acumen - Learning about our businesses; Providing financial monitoring reports; Preparing contribution strategies for various product lines; Preparing financial exhibits, data, letters, presentations, and other client deliverables
• Being a Team Player - Helping with various regional and/or branch projects, showing your passion to learn and be mentored by employees excited to help you navigate your future
• Culture - You'll experience first‑hand the impact our “Gallagher Way” has on how we do business

About You

We're looking for people who are excited to explore a career in client relations that is rewarding personally, professionally, and financially.

With a self-starter attitude, you'll be collaborative and have the enthusiasm to understand people's needs.

You'll be able to manage relationships, provide leadership where needed, and demonstrate your interpersonal skills when working well with others.

You'll be able to organize yourself and your work, have the ability to multi-task, and have a passion to build a supportive network.

If you have all that, we know you'll thrive within our growing entrepreneurial Fortune 500 organization!

Requirements

• Sophomores and juniors with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029
• Availability to participate within program dates: June 7, 2027 - August 6, 2027
• Preferred areas of study include, but are not limited to the following: Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Economics, or Mathematics
• Preferred: On the SOA Exam Track
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Gallagher hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non‑immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. We will require proof of work authorization.

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Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well‑being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people‑first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)