Emerging Talent Actuarial Internship - Spring 2026, Philadelphia, PA

Make an impact this Spring 2026.

The Cigna Group's Actuarial Executive Development Program (AEDP) offers a unique part-time actuarial internship designed to immerse you in the work of a full-time actuary while balancing your academic schedule.

Over the course of the semester, you'll take ownership of a business-relevant project, collaborate with experienced actuaries, and gain exposure to the dynamic world of healthcare.

This internship is a key pipeline into further opportunities within the AEDP-our primary pathway for developing top actuarial talent.

What You'll Do: You'll own and present a high-impact project aligned with business needs.

Past intern projects have included: - Analyzing cost drivers and forecasting financial trends
- Evaluating the effectiveness of medical policies through data analysis
- Supporting pricing and reserving strategies with actuarial modeling
- Enhancing tools that improve business decision-making Beyond your project, you'll participate in: Developing Business Acumen : Job shadows, leadership lunches, and trainings that deepen your understanding of actuarial work at The Cigna Group.

Professional Development : Mentorship, career coaching, and hands-on experience to build your actuarial toolkit.

Community & Culture : Join an inclusive network of AEDP associates and alumni focused on connection and growth.

What We Look For:


* Progress toward a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, with preference for sophomores or students who have completed at least 2 semesters of relevant coursework


* Minimum 3.2 GPA


* Strong technical and analytical skills; Excel proficiency preferred, coding experience (Python, R, SQL) a plus


* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


* Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and curiosity


* Commitment to professional development and learning the business of healthcare

Program Logistics: Location : Center City Philadelphia Work Schedule : January 20 - May 1, 2026


* Part-time: 15 hours/week typical, flexible between 10-20 hours/week based on class schedule


* Hybrid: Two days in-office per week, remainder remote

Compensation :


* Hourly rate starting at $28.00


* Transportation assistance for in-office days


* Paid study materials for one upcoming actuarial exam

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 support including H-1B, CPT/OPT/STEM, etc., now or in the future.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

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