Health Consulting Actuarial Intern at Mercer performing cost projections and pricing model development. Working in a collaborative environment with a focus on health consulting and actuarial skills.
Responsibilities
Perform basic cost projections using client cost and enrollment data
Price medical & prescription drug plan designs using proprietary Mercer tools
Assist in the development of customized pricing and valuation models
Develop basic underwriting and actuarial skills as you build an awareness of health care plan design, cost factors and numerous industry products, services and tools (including Mercer Health products)
Requirements
Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, math, statistics, economics, engineering or other related fields
Status as a currently enrolled student; candidates should have an expected graduation date in the Fall of 2026 or Spring of 2027
Record of top academic achievement (minimum preferred GPA: 3.0/4.0)
A commitment to achieving a Society of Actuaries (SOA) designation
Legal work authorization in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
Summer Internship experience in a Mercer office working with some of the smartest people in the industry
Be challenged to deliver effective solutions for major organizations and have a direct impact on their employees
Fine tune your natural skills and learn new ones
Opportunity to work with some of the smartest people in the industry
First-hand exposure to client work
Fun social and professional development events throughout the summer
Job title
Health Consulting Actuarial Intern – College Program 2026
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