Careers at Independence Blue Cross

Actuarial Development Program

The Independence Actuarial Development Program is a unique career development opportunity designed to:

  • Promote a well-rounded actuary
  • Develop a sense of community via networking and sharing of best practices
  • Offer career development via a rotational program

The program also offers time at work for study and flexible work schedules for scheduling actuarial exams and other continuing education opportunities.

Program features

The program offers:

  • Rotations throughout the Actuarial Department and Independence
  • Salary and grade-level increases based on progress and exams passed
  • Payment for many of the fees and material costs associated with attaining Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation, including examination registration fees, study materials, and seminar expenses
  • Semi-annual review sessions with managers and the program facilitator
  • Study time and expense reimbursement

Goals of the program

Among the key goals of the Actuarial Development Program are:

  • Promoting successful attainment of the FSA designation
  • Giving associates a career development opportunity in the actuarial field
  • Developing and retaining a professional actuarial staff