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Actuarial Internship - Summer 2027 - Hybrid

TruStage · Madison, WI · $24.00–$32.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Which actuarial exams have you passed or are you studying for, and how do you fit studying around school?

What they are checking: Whether they are committed to the exam path and have the discipline that pay and progress here depend on.

Tell me about a project where you used Excel, R, Python or SQL to analyze data. What was the hardest part?

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on data skills and can describe a technical struggle honestly.

Tell me about a time you had to explain a technical result to people without a math background.

What they are checking: Whether they can translate numbers into plain meaning, a skill actuaries need with product and finance partners.

Tell me about a mistake you made in your coursework or a past job that someone else caught. How did you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they take correction well and build checks into their work, which matters when numbers drive decisions.

What would you do

Your model output looks off, but it ran without errors. How do you figure out what's wrong?

What they are checking: Whether they check reasonableness and trace inputs step by step instead of trusting a result because it ran.

You get two tasks from two different actuaries, both due Friday, and you can only finish one well. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they raise the conflict early and let the right people set priority rather than delivering two rushed pieces.

About the work

Explain what a reserve is for a life or property and casualty insurer to someone who has never worked in insurance.

What they are checking: Whether they understand a core actuarial idea well enough to explain it simply, which actuaries do constantly.

How would you explain the difference between pricing a product and valuing the liabilities for products already sold?

What they are checking: Whether they see how pricing and valuation answer different questions with different assumptions.

If claims experience is running higher than what was assumed in pricing, what might be causing that?

What they are checking: Whether they can think through random variation, mix changes, data errors and trend before jumping to conclusions.

TruStage serves credit union members. How do you think that customer base might shape the insurance products it offers?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about the company's actual business and how its market affects actuarial work.

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The full job description

As published by TruStage.

At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future. Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: TruStage awards and recognition Actuarial Internship Time Frame: May 31, 2027, to August 6, 2027 Work Location: In-Person (Madison, WI) Pay Range: $24.00-$32.00/hour, depending on the number of actuarial exams/modules passed and prior internship experience Financial Aid: Potential eligibility for housing support, transportation accommodation, and relocation reimbursement Positions: 4-6 interns Eligibility : Students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or later are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from candidates who now or in the future may require company sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit. Why intern at TruStage? Click Here. Company Description: Join TruStage at our corporate headquarters in Madison, WI as an Actuarial Intern ! TruStage has product lines in the property and casualty, life and annuities, and retirement and pension areas. It is the perfect place for an actuary who is early in their career and unsure about whether to pursue a designation with the Society of Actuaries or the Casualty Actuarial Society. Our internship will help you build relationships within our walls and out in the community. You will help us create a more innovative and equitable financial system—ensuring a brighter financial future is accessible to everyone. Job Purpose: We are looking for an analytical individual with a demonstrated understanding of actuarial and statistical concepts. The Actuarial Intern will be an active member of a team and do meaningful work to help the company further its mission of creating a brighter financial future for everyone. Work may be part of a larger project with multiple contributors or individually driven. In this internship, you will gain exposure to a corporate environment and have access to senior leadership. Attention to detail, willingness to learn from mistakes, independence, and clear communication are necessary to succeed in this internship. Job Responsibilities: • Supporting property & casualty, life, annuity, retirement, or health practice areas • Creating and running actuarial programs on PolySystems, GGY Axis, ResQ, Python, SQL, or R • Maintaining and enhancing spreadsheets • Visualizing data in Power BI or Excel • Performing experience studies to set reasonable actuarial assumptions • Calculating interest rates and dividends • Pricing, reserving, or modeling • Making recommendations • Presenting and explaining your work to others The above statement of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties will be assigned from time to time. Job Requirements: • Working towards a relevant degree or equivalent work experience • Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills • Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills • Excellent communication skills • Intellectual curiosity and the desire to learn Preferred Experience: • Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Actuarial Science, Risk Management & Insurance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or related field • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, lookup functions, and data validation techniques used to support actuarial analysis, spreadsheet maintenance, and reporting. • Passed 1 or more SOA or CAS actuarial exams (but not required) • Prior internship experience (but not required) #LI-DNI If you’re ready to help make a difference, apply today. A resume is required to apply. TruStage may process applicant information using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool. This tool automatically generates a screening score based on how well applicant information matches the requirements and qualifications for the position. TruStage recruiters use the screening score as a guide to further evaluate candidates; the score is one component of an application review and does not automatically determine whether a candidate moves forward. Candidates may choose to opt out of this process. Compensation may vary based on level of relevant experience, year in school and number of previous internships. Base Salary Range: $24.00 - $32.00 At TruStage, we believe a sound, inclusive benefits program is of vital importance, along with a flexible workplace that allows for work-life balance, career growth and retirement assistance. E ligible employees may also enroll in medical coverage, employee assistance program, and the 401k plan. Beyond pay and benefits, we also recognize that flexibility, including working in a place you prefer, is essential to caring for our employees. We will continue to strive to offer flexibility and invest in technology and other tools that will make hybrid working normal rather than an exception, so that when “life happens,” you can focus on what’s most important. Accommodation request TruStage is a place where everyone can bring their best self and thrive. If you need application or interview process accommodations, please contact the accessibility department.

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