Actuarial Trainee- 2027 Graduate Development Program

About the role

National Interstate is a member of Great American Insurance Group and a leading commercial transportation insurer offering risk financing solutions across all 50 states, including traditional insurance and innovative alternative risk transfer (ART) programs and multiple group captive programs. The company is a multiple Northcoast 99 winner and Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. The Ignition Graduate Development Program is a month‑long cohort in June 2027 that equips recent graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the business through instructor‑led, self‑paced, and hands‑on training, covering cross‑functional areas, professional skill development, and team‑building activities. The role is based in the Richfield, Ohio office.

Responsibilities

• Learns various actuarial techniques and procedures.
• Becomes familiar with company operations, systems, and actuarial methodologies.
• Updates data in established pricing and reserving analyses.
• Becomes familiar with basic statistical techniques.
• Improves upon basic knowledge in Excel and is introduced to programming and other actuarial software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Field of Study: Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Generally, 0 to 6 months of related experience.
• Prepares to sit for the 1st Actuarial Exam; preferred to have at least 1 exam passed.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits packages for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Full‑time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Full‑time and eligible part‑time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Schedule

• On‑site four days a week with the flexibility to work one day remotely.
• Core in‑office days are Tuesday–Thursday; the fourth day is determined by business needs.