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Actuarial Summer Intern-2

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Active college students who have completed a minimum of two years of college
  • Recent college graduates and students enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral program
  • GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Support research efforts for health insurance products
  • Develop assumptions and conduct experience analyses
  • Ensure accuracy of premiums and appropriateness of reserve estimates
  • Collaborate with staff actuaries and analysts

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Decision Making
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Proactivity

About the company

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee logo

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

  • Health Insurance & Payers
  • XLarge
  • 5,001–10,000
As Tennessee's largest health plan, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health for more than 70 years. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow. Our mission is simple: peace of mind through better health. We're an independent, not-for-profit, locally governed health plan company – meaning we live and work alongside our Tennessee business customers and plan members. Our 6,000 employees across the state have built our strong reputation for integrity, excellent service and community leadership. But we are also part of the BlueCross BlueShield Association, a nationwide association of health care plans. Because of this, our plan members have access to the same quality health benefits while traveling or living out of state that they have while in Tennessee. © 2018 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc., an Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.

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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

Are you a motivated individual who is eager to learn and make a meaningful contribution to our team, gain hands-on experience, and expand your professional network?  Apply today!

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.

Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:

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.

Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:

BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.

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