What are the responsibilities and job description for the Actuary Internship position at countryfinancial?
Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients. About the role At COUNTRY Financial we pride ourselves on offering a competitive and enriching internship program. As an intern you will be part of the COUNTRY family, be assigned real and meaningful work, partner with a mentor, attend speaker sessions with employees of all levels, learn about future career opportunities, participate in a case study competition, have ample opportunities to network within the organization, volunteer in our community, and so much more! We're excited you are considering us to enhance your college and internship experience. This internship will be located in Bloomington, IL Responsibilities • Assist in gathering data, manipulating data, performing calculations, and producing reports • Learn basic product designs and features in order to value liabilities and project future cash flows • Learn actuarial techniques in pricing, modeling, and reserving • Work on projects related to rate-making, profitability analysis, projections, reserving, administration, competitive position, etc. • Develop and utilize knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer programming • Create tools and reports for the purpose of validation, tracking, auditing, competitive analysis, etc. • Develop working knowledge of actuarial software and reporting functionality How does this role make an impact? "Test drive" a potential career path through real corporate projects, collaboration in meetings, and several networking opportunities. While working alongside and learning from expert leaders at all levels of the company, in addition to teaming up with fellow interns to showcase your ideas, our interns impact the business, and experience professional and personal growth. Do you have what we're looking for? Required Qualifications Pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or a related field. Must be able to work full-time hours from late May to early August 2026. The internship may be extended part-time into the fall semester, depending on the availability of the student, the needs of the company, and strong work performance. Graduation date of August 2026 or beyond. 1 actuarial exam completed. Demonstrate ability to solve basic to intermediate pricing/actuarial problems. Computer skills including Intermediate/Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and basic/intermediate programming skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Able to work effectively as part of a team. Why work with us? Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business. You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match. COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. Come join our team at COUNTRY today! COUNTRY is headquartered in Bloomington, IL and our corporate internship program follows a hybrid schedule. Individuals residing within 50 miles of our Bloomington, IL corporate office location are expected to work a hybrid work schedule. For most roles our hybrid work model consists of 2 days per week remote and 3 days per week in the office. From the moment you’re hired, we invest in you. We know job satisfaction fuels your contribution, so we offer competitive benefits that help you achieve your professional goals: Mentorship program Case study competition Professional development opportunities Networking opportunities Intern socials and lunches Volunteer opportunities Eligibility to make contributions to the 401(k) with company match Paid leave program Take the next steps to experience more with corporate internships at COUNTRY Financial and apply today! Have additional questions? Get in touch with Human Resources at jobs@countryfinancial.com. Provide your information to our recruiters for future opportunities by joining our talent community. Check out additional opportunities to: start your full time career with COUNTRY Financial intern at our Research Park DigitaLab at the University of Illinois start your full time career with the Illinois Farm Bureau © 2024 CC Services Inc., All rights reserved. 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