About the role#
Farm Bureau Financial Services is hiring two Actuarial Interns for the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in West Des Moines, Iowa. You will work directly with our actuarial staff to support basic functions and learn core insurance concepts.
What you'll do#
- Develop rate level and rating factor revisions for annual line of business rate changes.
- Build a working knowledge of automation to validate rating factors, actuarial processes, reports, and exhibits.
- Gather information regarding competitor rating and coverage.
- Use our competitive rating tool and internal data to create reports and maps that analyze competitive prices.
- Study database structures.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, or Economics.
- Ability to use SQL and Excel to profile data.
- Interest in developing a working knowledge of automation for validating rating factors.
- Interest in supporting actuarial staff and assisting with basic actuarial functions.
Location & details#
- Location: West Des Moines, Iowa.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Farm Bureau Financial Services
Farm Bureau Financial Services provides insurance and financial products to clients across 14 states in the Western and Midwestern regions. The company offers coverage for homes, vehicles, farms, and businesses alongside wealth management and financial planning services. Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, the firm employs over 2,500 people. It began operations over 80 years ago to support the specific needs of farmers and ranchers.
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