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Actuarial Intern

CompanyEMC Insurance Companies
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will collaborate with the actuarial and predictive analytics teams to perform basic data analysis and organize information into databases. They will also communicate project updates and key findings to actuarial leaders while developing an understanding of insurance operations.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
2165
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
EMC Insurance is a top insurer based on net written premium, and we have more than 2,200 employees. The company was organized in 1911 to write workers’ compensation protection in Iowa. Today, EMC provides property and casualty insurance products and services throughout the United States. Operating under the trade name EMC Insurance Employers Mutual Casualty Company and one or more of its affiliated companies is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Privacy Policy - https://www.emcins.com/misc/privacypolicy.aspx
About the Role

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

  

**This position is eligible to work a hybrid (3 days in office per week) schedule from the Des Moines metro**

Essential Functions:

  • Paid internship working in EMC’s corporate actuarial team

  • Collaborates with Actuarial Operations/Predictive Analytics team on projects

  • Performs basic analysis for Actuarial Operations/Predictive Analytics teams

  • Gathers information for analysis

  • Organizes data into spreadsheets and databases

  • Communicates results of analysis, project updates, and key findings to actuarial leaders

  • Develops understanding of insurance operations, statistical analysis, data management and computer programming

Education & Experience:

  • Actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related major

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of statistics and probability

  • Strong analytical, investigation, problem-solving and critical thinking skills

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Power BI preferred

  • Familiarity with R, SAS, SQL &/or Python preferred

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Potential to Continue with EMC: Depending on business needs and individual performance, interns may have the opportunity to continue working with EMC in a part-time capacity following the internship.

    

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.

Key Skills
Actuarial ScienceMathematicsStatisticsComputer ScienceData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelPower BIRSASSQLPythonProblem-solvingCritical thinkingCommunicationData managementProgramming
Categories
Finance & AccountingData & AnalyticsScience & Research