Why choose an internship with Wellmark? We strive to offer meaningful work that assists in your professional development and provides value to the team. You will gain valuable experience within the health insurance industry and put the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired in school to practice this summer during our 2027 Summer Internship Program. You will have the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and leaders within the industry, network with fellow internship program participants and gain practical, hands-on work experience.
If you’re eager to learn, collaborate with others, demonstrate your potential, develop customer-focused solutions and grow into an exciting career, we hope you’ll consider an internship with us!
Job DescriptionWhat’s Actuary in our Finance Division? The Actuarial Department ensures that Wellmark’s products are adequately priced to meet financial goals and reserves are established to cover Wellmark’s unpaid claim liabilities. Actuarial team members create models and perform analyses to support pricing, reserving and forecasting functions. The evolving health insurance environment provides team members opportunities to develop and utilize their actuarial skill set and technical knowledge.
What projects might I support? Although subject to change, examples of projects are included below:
- Conduct experience studies and review of established procedures (i.e. claim trends, rating factors)
- Perform research of premium and product data for competitive analysis
- Assist with annual individual and small group market performance analysis
- Produce ad hoc modeling for impacts of health care reform
- Update large group market rating factors
- Use Federal Actuarial Value (AV) calculator to determine actuarial values for various benefit designs
- Support individual and small group annual and quarterly rate filings, including data collection, setting factors and populating rating templates
- Assist with enrollment, claims and income projections for solvency testing and budget purposes
- Collect, manipulate and analyze data, utilizing Microsoft Excel, Access, VBA and SAS for various ad hoc requests
Ready to bring your strengths to Wellmark? Here’s what’s next! Review the qualifications below. If the position is a match with your passion and interests, submit your application today!
This internship will start in May of 2027, working a hybrid schedule from our headquarters in Des Moines.
Qualifications- Current student pursing a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics or related program
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Access.
- Ability to analyze and organize data in a consistent and logical fashion.
- Proven problem solving, innovation, and technical adaptation skills.
- Ability to work independently and clearly communicate results of data analytics and modeling.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please refer to the following resources:Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants
Wellmark supports and expects the responsible use of AI for our workforce! We welcome the responsible use of these tools by job seekers as well and are interested in learning from you; you will have an opportunity in the application process to share which tools you used and how you applied them.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or a related program
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
- Ability to analyze and organize data consistently and logically
- Problem-solving, innovation, and technical adaptation skills
- Ability to work independently and clearly communicate data analytics and modeling results
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in common frontline roles, with Customer Service Representative pay above typical market levels. Compensation is often viewed as a relative strength compared to other workplace factors.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision coverage highlighted as a differentiator. Strong health coverage appears to contribute meaningfully to overall pay satisfaction.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with match alongside a separate pension, an uncommon combination in today’s market. Principal is identified as the retirement plan provider, reinforcing program stability.
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What We Do
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its subsidiaries provide health coverage to more than 2 million members in Iowa and South Dakota. And through the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Wellmark is part of a trusted national network that insures more than 100 million people. That's nearly 1/3 of all Americans. Wellmark offers flexible benefit designs, competitive prices, and a large selection of providers. Nearly all physicians and hospitals in Iowa and South Dakota participate with Wellmark, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association provides extensive national and international coverage. *Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association serving Iowa and South Dakota.
