About this opportunity
The Silver Lining lists this Summer 2027 Internship - Actuarial opportunity in madison, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Internship Opportunity
Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 15 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We're committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.
Award-Winning Internship Program We're proud to be named to the RISE Professionals Elite 50 Internships List, a national recognition that honors top internship programs in the insurance industry. This award highlights our commitment to providing meaningful, high-impact experiences through mentorship, education, leadership development, diversity and inclusion efforts, networking opportunities, and more. Our internship program offers students a dynamic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build valuable relationships, and develop essential skills while contributing to projects that support our mission and values. From day one, interns are empowered to make meaningful contributions and participate in professional development programming designed to prepare them for future success.
Job Summary
At West Bend, you will learn the basics of actuarial concepts and how they can be applied in actuarial work. You'll learn basic strategies and pitfalls that broaden your knowledge of what actuaries do and the challenges they face in their work, and understand the role actuaries play in an insurer's operations. You will have the opportunity to have hands on experience by working collaboratively with the other team members in the Actuarial Department and participating in a variety of work projects during the internship.
Work Location
This position is an in-office role located in West Bend, WI or Madison, WI. No remote opportunities for this position are available at this time.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Responsibilities
Assist the actuarial staff in extracting, compiling, reviewing, and analyzing data in support of the goals of the Actuarial Department
Become familiar with company operations, systems, and actuarial methodologies
Perform appropriate checks within processes to minimize errors and inaccuracies and verify data reconciliations
Understand how work done by the Actuarial Department impacts company operations and other departments
Present information to peers and other departments as warranted
Required Education
Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or another quantitative-related major
At least a sophomore standing in college
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Completion of at least one actuarial exam
Preferred Skills Include
Experience working with SAS, SQL, VBA, R, Python, or other coding languages
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong time management skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to complete project-related tasks and meet deadlines
EEO
West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.
Worksite address
madison, WI, 53774, US
Who can apply
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