A summer internship with The Cigna Group's Actuarial Executive Development Program (AEDP) gives you an 11-week experience focused on learning about a career as an actuary at our company. In fact, the internship is The Cigna Group's main pathway for hiring full time talent. During the internship, you are asked to apply your analytical and technical skills, as well as business acumen, to complete a project that is of significant impact to The Cigna Group's business. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of this singular project with the guidance of your direct manager while also taking part in variety of professional development opportunities.

Past intern projects have included:
- Completing an “actual-to-expected” analysis of brand and generic medications to better project the rate at which utilization of new-to-market medications increases.
- Completing a “relative days” analysis to understand variations in incurred medical claims by day of the week to set reserves more accurately.
- Building a dashboard to quickly identify drivers of pharmacy claim cost trends for Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare business.
- Creating a tool that allows for more efficient and accurate testing of new pricing engines.

A group of current, full-time AEDP members, called the “Intern Committee,” are dedicated to making your summer the best experience possible. They plan a variety of professional opportunities such as an actuarial speaker series, numerous professional trainings, and both individual and group case studies. They act as mentors and organize frequent social and networking events to help you engage with other interns, as well as the wider actuarial community that makes The Cigna Group and the AEDP a great place to work.

AEDP Advantage for Summer Interns:
Executive and Actuarial Speaker Series: Learn from The Cigna Group's executives and actuarial experts, and discover how they transformed from interns to business leaders
Challenges: Case Studies, technical development workshops, and training to sharpen your skills
Our People: Diverse and inclusive community of associates and program alumni focused on mentorship, professional development, and connecting as a community

What you need to do the job:
•    Progressing toward a Bachelor’s degree in in Actuarial Science, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Math, Statistics or related major
•    3.2 minimum GPA
•    Outstanding technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Possession of a strong desire and demonstrated ability to lead
•    A drive to develop business and actuarial skills through ongoing trainings and a business-relevant summer project

Additional Information: 

Work Authorization: One goal of this internship program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for roles with Cigna post-graduation. Therefore, this temporary internship is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Locations: In person at one of our five designated office locations: Austin, Texas; Bloomfield, CT; Denver, CO; Nashville, TN; Philadelphia, PA

Compensation: Competitively hourly rate and paid travel costs both to and from the internship

Housing: Fully furnished housing and shared rooming with fellow interns close to one of our offices

Work Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday for 11 weeks during the summer months (late-May until early-August). 

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, when you start a career with us, you’ll have the opportunity to experience new roles, teams, and ways of working as you grow throughout the organization. Regardless of where your role falls within the business, you’ll have the opportunity to drive growth and improve lives of those around the world.

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