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Actuarial Executive Development Program (AEDP)

NOTICE: The 2021-2022 recruiting season for this program is underway! Scroll down to learn more about the program and apply. You can also visit our events page to see if we'll be on your campus (virtually and/or in person) this fall.  Want to learn about Cigna's COVID-19 vaccine policy? Click here.  
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Jumpstart your career with the same program that gave our Chief Financial Officer his start!

With Cigna's Actuarial Executive Development Program (AEDP), you’ll take your existing math and technical skills and put them to work in a business setting, making a difference for millions across the globe. The knowledge, experience, and mentorship you’ll receive while in the program are designed to develop you into a future business leader with the skills to further our mission of improving the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve.

After graduating from the program, many of our associates continue rotating throughout the organization, accepting new and different roles and further growing their careers. The AEDP has a long history at Cigna, providing members access to a network of graduates including our Chief Financial Officer, Evernorth President and Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Vice President for Business Financial Officer & Investor Relations.

The AEDP also offers a summer internship experience to identify future full-time associates.
Apply for a full-time AEDP role
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Locations:
Bloomfield, CT
Philadelphia, PA
Austin, TX
Denver, CO
Nashville, TN
​​​​​​​St. Louis, MO
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Who we hire:
We look for candidates with 0 - 4 years of professional experience, who have received their Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Math, or Statistics
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Successful completion of at least one SOA examination is strongly preferred, and a desire to attain FSA designation is required
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Recruiting Dates:
Recruiting for the AEDP begins in July and ends in November
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Program timeframe:
AEDP associates experience 3 - 4 rotations, each lasting 18 - 24 months, and typically spend 5 - 7 years in the program

After graduation, associates often continue rotating throughout various areas of Cigna’s businesses
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AEDP associates posing at a program summit

Rotational opportunities:


The AEDP has a dedicated program team, including two credentialed FSAs, that work with associates to identify rotational opportunities that will help you grow into a business leader. As an associate, you'll have 3 to 4 rotations in a wide variety of areas.

Core Actuarial Areas:
  • Pricing
  • Reserving
  • Forecasting
  • Risk Management

Additional areas you can explore:
  • Data & Analytics
  • Investment Management
  • Operations
  • Underwriting


​​​​​​​Even more reasons to love this program:

Access to a large community of actuaries
As a program associate, you'll join a large, welcoming community of actuaries who are readily available to teach and mentor you. Our community — from senior executives to current associates —  are committed to providing one-on-one career advice and having discussions about their roles and experience in the health services industry.

Exam Support
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We know working full-time and obtaining your Fellowship of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation can be tough. That's why we offer support by financially covering exam fees and study materials, as well as providing time off work for "study hours". Additionally, we'll financially reward you with raises as you pass your exams.

We develop leaders
Our program has an outstanding track record of producing ambitious and talented actuaries who go on to fill diverse leadership roles within the organization. And we can proudly say many of Cigna's business leaders and financial officers —  including our current CFO — are graduates of the AEDP.

We like to have fun together
During your time with us we push you to work hard and learn fast, but we also know how to have fun together, too. We believe in celebrating passed exams and personal milestones. And we're focused on carving out time for career development, social, and community service activities.


​​​​​​​Take it from them...
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Ali L., Current AEDP Member
"The AEDP’s structured networking opportunities, business-unit spotlights, and abundant exam support make learning opportunities endless.  Substantiating the outstanding professional infrastructure of the AEDP are the intangibles:  a community of brilliant peers who double as friends, accessible and influential leadership, and ample opportunities to get involved in community service, recruiting, and our internship program.”
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Victor Z., Current AEDP Member
"It has been a terrific growth journey to be a part of AEDP and the broader Cigna community. I was able to quickly complete all the Society of Actuaries exams thanks to AEDP’s amazing exam support. Rotations in different departments have helped me to deepen my analytical skills and business acumen. Additionally, Cigna has been a fertile land for me to grow my leadership skills."
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Nikaya Smith, Current AEDP Member
“I was introduced to the International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA) through a Cigna Actuary that interviewed me for a summer internship in our Bloomfield office. Cigna has demonstrated its commitment to IABA by becoming a member of their Corporate Advisory Council. It has been rewarding to represent Cigna at the IABA Annual Conference and various events throughout the year."
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Vicki A., AEDP Graduate

 “The AEDP provides so many opportunities to learn and grow as an actuary and business professional.  I’ve personally benefitted from roles and experiences that have helped me leverage past learnings while challenging me to build out new skillsets.  The result – a win-win for me and the business.  I’ve also been able to develop so many relationships and friendships that continue to help me in my career, and to make the job fun!”
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Not quite ready for full-time? Check out our summer internship.

 Cigna's actuarial summer internship is designed to identify future full-time associates for the AEDP. In fact, over 75% of our interns join us full-time after college.

As an intern, you're assigned a project to own all the way from data collection and analysis to recommendation communication. At the end of the summer, you’ll present your findings to the entire actuarial department.

And as an added bonus, we have a jam-packed social calendar for our interns made up of Executive and Actuarial speaker series, technical development workshops, baseball games, beach trips, volunteer events, and more!

Internships are available in Austin, TX, Bloomfield, CT, Denver, CO, Nashville, TN and Philadelphia, PA. Recruiting runs annually from July to November.
Apply for an AEDP internship