2026 Actuarial Internship

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as part of our 2026 Actuarial Internship Program!   

About the role   

Symetra offers several internship opportunities with our different Actuarial areas. This is a full-time, paid internship taking place in spring/summer 2026. This internship is 100% remote with the option to work from a Symetra office if local. The duration is 3 months, during which you will have the opportunity to work with experienced actuaries who focus on various functions including pricing, reserving, and reporting. 

You will get hands-on experience and work-ready skills while using various actuarial software applications. Through diverse and critical projects, you will gain valuable experience in the exciting and high-growth field of actuarial science!   

At Symetra, we seek to engage and empower every individual. We value collaboration, diversity of thought and experience, sharing ideas, winning as a team, and always striving for excellence. We provide sessions for interns to learn from and engage with senior leadership while building community as a group. 

Working on the Actuarial Team  

Here's what some of our team members have to say about their work and being a part of the Symetra team.   

"As a part of this team, I have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the company whether through product design and pricing, the analysis of investment strategies, or the verification of compliance with the myriad regulations that govern our products." - Jean   

"There's never a stale moment on this team. Our culture of growth leads us to new product designs, model enhancements, and the latest technologies. The Actuarial profession is evolving and we're evolving with it. There isn't a better team to grow professionally with." - Curtis  

"As an actuarial intern at Symetra, I had the opportunity to spearhead a complex and important project for our pricing department. I had plenty of support from a fun and knowledgeable team, and I loved having ownership over a critical component of our business." - Aron 

What we offer you  

Fully remote internship. We ship you the equipment you need to enjoy work from the comfort of home. 

Reimbursement for one ACTEX or ASM study manual and one exam registration fee. 

Compensation:  

Hourly Range: $22.00-25.00  

Your education, experience, and skills  

• Bachelor's degree in progress or completed with a strong quantitative background, including college-level mathematics 

• Intermediate to advanced level proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills 

• Strong technical skills and SQL, R, and/or Python modeling experience preferred 

• Ability to work collaboratively with others 

Work Authorization  

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.  

• Minimum Internet Speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type: Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible: Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

We empower inclusion  

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We’re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. 

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here. 

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom 

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we’re guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they’re buying, and we design products—and operate our company—to stand the test of time. We’re committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom. 

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers 

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