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Actuary Internship P&C Summer 2027

Sentry Insurance · Stevens Point, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

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

What they are checking: Their commitment to the exam path, which is central to an actuarial career.

Tell me about a project where you had to learn a new method quickly to finish the work.

What they are checking: How fast they learn, since interns are exposed to many products and methods in one summer.

Tell me about a time your analysis was wrong. How did you find out?

What they are checking: Whether they check their work and own mistakes, which matters when numbers drive pricing.

What would you do

You are compiling claims data and notice a chunk of records with odd values. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they question and investigate data before running analysis on it.

How would you explain a statistical result to a manager who is not a math person?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate technical results clearly to business partners.

How would you make the most of having a mentor this summer?

What they are checking: Whether they will seek feedback and ask questions, which the internship is built around.

About the work

What is rate adequacy, and how might an actuary check whether a line of business is priced correctly?

What they are checking: Their basic understanding of pricing work interns help monitor.

In simple terms, what are loss reserves and why does an insurance company need them?

What they are checking: Whether they grasp reserving, one of the core property and casualty actuarial functions.

What is the difference between how a property and casualty actuary and a life actuary spend their time?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about why they want P&C work in particular.

Which tools have you used for data and statistics, like Excel, SQL, R or Python? What did you do with them?

What they are checking: Their practical analysis skills for the data and statistical work in the internship.

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The full job description

As published by Sentry Insurance.

In this internship, you'll gain hands-on experience and work with a mentor to learn all about the Actuarial role and network with leadership at social events. Here at Sentry, we value real work experience for our interns. We offer not only an internship, but an experience for students to get a head start on their careers, early on. With the actuary internship, you will work with a mentor to learn how actuaries play a vital role in the company’s success. You will also get opportunities to network by attending diverse social events and meeting leadership in multiple areas. This position will have the opportunity to intern in either our Madison or Stevens Point, WI office location. What You’ll Do Actuary interns are given the opportunity to learn the basics of actuarial functions through exposure to a broad range of insurance products and actuarial methodologies in addition to participating in project work that takes place throughout the internship. Our Actuary Internship offers opportunities to: • Compile and categorize data • Complete assignments which pertain to monitoring rate adequacy • Manage corporate insurance risks • Perform basic statistical analysis • Evaluate loss and expense reserves • Become familiar with company operations, systems, and actuarial methodologies What it Takes To be considered for this position, the following criteria are necessary: • Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Risk Management, Mathematics, Statistics or related field preferred • At least one actuarial exam complete is preferred • Obtain a minimum in-major GPA of 3.0 • Expected graduation date of December 2027 through May 2029 • Sentry does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience What You’ll Receive As a Sentry intern, you won’t just be shadowing. You’ll do real, impactful work while growing your career. Here’s a look at what you can expect: • Meaningful experience & mentorship: Dive right into a professional corporate setting where you can add value, build your skills, and get direct exposure to company leadership and executives. • Flexibility and a complete setup: Enjoy a hybrid schedule—work from home on Mondays and Fridays, and collaborate in the office Tuesday through Thursday—plus all the tech you need, including a laptop and monitors. • Financial and living support: Benefit from competitive pay, free housing and parking close to our offices, and a meal stipend depending on your location. • Connection and community: Build your professional network and make friends through team social events, community involvement, and networking opportunities. Why Join Sentry? At Sentry, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re proud to be recognized for both our strong growth and the culture we’ve built—recently ranking No. 529 on the 2026 Fortune 1000 (marking our first time in the top 600) and earning spots on Forbes’ lists for America’s Best Midsize Employers and Best Employers for New Grads, as well as Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Diversity. These honors reflect our commitment to your professional satisfaction and growth. Building on a Legacy Our future is bright, but it’s anchored in a long history of stability. Since our founding in 1904, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping businesses protect their futures. That trust has made us one of the largest and most financially stable mutual insurance companies in the U.S. We’re proud to have maintained an A+ rating from A.M. Best, the industry’s leading authority, for over 30 years. Your Career, Our Community Whether you’re working at our headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or one of our many offices across the country, you’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment. Explore the Our Teams tab on our Career Page to see the diverse career paths we offer, with a focus on ongoing development and professional growth. Ready to own your future? Join us at Sentry, opportunities await! Who You’ll Want to Contact Tha Xiong Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist Tha.Xiong@sentry.com Apply online: Visit https://jobs.sentry.com/ and submit your application and resume And learn more about college opportunities at: ­­­ College Students | Careers at Sentry Insurance Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

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