At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.
**This position is eligible to work a hybrid (3 days in office per week) schedule from the Des Moines metro**
Essential Functions:
Paid internship working in EMC’s corporate actuarial team
Collaborates with Actuarial Operations/Predictive Analytics team on projects
Performs basic analysis for Actuarial Operations/Predictive Analytics teams
Gathers information for analysis
Organizes data into spreadsheets and databases
Communicates results of analysis, project updates, and key findings to actuarial leaders
Develops understanding of insurance operations, statistical analysis, data management and computer programming
Education & Experience:
Actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related major
Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of statistics and probability
Strong analytical, investigation, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Power BI preferred
Familiarity with R, SAS, SQL &/or Python preferred
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Potential to Continue with EMC: Depending on business needs and individual performance, interns may have the opportunity to continue working with EMC in a part-time capacity following the internship.
Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.
Skills Required
- Major in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Knowledge of statistics and probability
- Strong analytical, investigation, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI
- Familiarity with R, SAS, SQL, and/or Python
What We Do
EMC Insurance Companies is among the top 60 insurance organizations in the country based on net written premium, and we have more than 2,500 employees. The company was organized in 1911 to write workers’ compensation protection in Iowa. Today, EMC provides property and casualty insurance products and services throughout the United States and writes reinsurance contracts worldwide. Operating under the trade name EMC Insurance Companies, Employers Mutual Casualty Company and one or more of its affiliated companies is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
