Actuarial Executive Development Program - Full Time Associate

Spend your career making an impact.  

The Cigna Group’s Actuarial Executive Development Program (AEDP) offers a premier pathway that prepares actuaries to become business leaders. Through 18–24 month rotations, you’ll gain meaningful experience across core actuarial functions and business areas, while developing a broad understanding of the healthcare industry.  

 
You’ll be supported by a collaborative actuarial community and mentors throughout your FSA credentialing — all designed to help you succeed. Over time, you’ll build the skills, insight, and confidence to take on leadership roles across our global organization.  

At The Cigna Group, your work will contribute to improving access, affordability, and quality of care for the millions of people we serve — making a real difference through your actuarial expertise. 

Why Chose the AEDP: 

Rotations – Rotational assignments of 18-24 months in duration, aligned to your personal development and business need. 

Exam Support – Paid exam fees, study materials, study time, and exam raises. 

Compensation – Highly competitive compensation and benefit packages that reward both work performance and exams. 

Career Development – Core curriculum of executive based competencies including functional, business acumen, interpersonal, and leadership skills.  

Business Impact: Work on initiatives that influence real-time business decisions across the enterprise driving healthcare forward. 

Community & Culture – Large community of actuarial members and program alumni committed to your success through mentorship, networking, and inclusion-based initiatives. 

Where You’ll Work: 

Rotational opportunities span key functions—including pricing, reserving, analytics, forecasting, and risk management—across diverse business areas such as employer healthcare, individual and family plans (IFP), pharmacy, stop loss, and dental. 

Potential rotations for program associates could be within: 

Healthcare Pricing 

Healthcare Reserving 

Pharmacy Economics 

Financial Planning & Analysis 

Data & Analytics 

Underwriting 

Investment Management 

Medical Management 

We’re looking for motivated and curious individuals to join our Actuarial Executive Development Program. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or those early in their careers who are excited to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting.   

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in the following major and/or minors are preferred: actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance economics, data analytics 

3.2 minimum GPA 

Successfully completed at least one SOA examination 

Analytical skills: Ability to think critically, problem solve and drive business impact 

Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills  

Strong demonstrated ability to lead paired with initiative and curiosity 

Outstanding technical skills: Excel proficiency preferred, coding experience in Python, R, SQL, a plus 

Commitment to professional development and learning the business of healthcare 

Hybrid workplace: A collaborative on-site work environment with the flexibility to work remotely two days per week. All associates are encouraged to come into the office regularly for collaboration, connection and networking opportunities. 

Locations: Bloomfield, CT, Denver, CO, Franklin, TN, Philadelphia, PA, Austin, TX 

Work Authorization: This position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa support including H-1B or CPT/OPT/STEM, etc., now or in the future.