Announcing CAS Student Learning Opportunities for Summer 2026
The CAS Student Central Summer Program offers three distinct programs for students to engage with actuarial learning, including two structured summer programs and one flexible, self-paced option:
- CAS Student Central Mentor-Led Summer Program – An eight-week structured program with mentorship, technical learning, and a case competition.
- CAS P&C Actuarial Essentials Program – A flexible self-paced learning experience introducing key P&C actuarial concepts.
- Asia Summer Program – A regionally focused program designed for students studying in Asia and the Pacific.
Apply Now for the 2026 CAS Student Central Summer Program!
The CAS is now accepting applications for the 2026 Student Central Mentor-Led Summer Program! Developed by practicing actuaries, this free eight-week program will support university students’ career growth by providing technical and soft skill development, as well as mentorships and networking opportunities.
2026 Mentor-Led Program Details
This eight-week program will run from Monday, June 8 to Friday, July 31. Over the course of eight weeks, participants will gain:
- Technical Expertise: Deep dive into property and casualty actuarial topics — including pricing, reserving, and data visualization — through engaging weekly modules.
- Professional Mentorship: Weekly sessions with experienced actuaries who will guide your learning and career growth.
- Soft Skills Development: Enhance your resume, interview techniques, and professional communication.
- Real-World Experience: Collaborate in a team-based case competition, addressing a real-life actuarial problem with prizes for winning teams.
Participants will spend approximately 10 to 15 hours a week participating in the program and are expected to attend the program in its eight-week entirety. Presentations and materials will be in English. Successful participants will earn a digital badge from the CAS to showcase their achievement.
What Past Participants Say:
“I genuinely believe that the CAS summer program is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to dive deep into the world of actuarial science. It’s not just about academics; it’s about building a network, gaining practical exposure, and shaping your future in a dynamic field.”
Who Should Apply?
The program is geared towards university students who are interested in gaining actuarial experience and knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry. Note: Students attending universities in Asia should apply for the Asia Summer Program. We particularly encourage applications from:
- Students Without a Summer Internship: If you haven’t secured an internship for the summer of 2026, this program offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience.
- Students from Non-Actuarial Programs or Those in Actuarial Programs with Limited P&C Exposure: If your school doesn’t offer a dedicated actuarial science program—or if your current curriculum provides limited exposure to property and casualty topics—this program bridges the gap through hands-on learning and real-world applications.
Application Information
Students who are interested should submit their application form by
Wednesday, April 15, at 11:59pm EST. Please note, we require one recommendation submitted within the application for the Mentor-Led program.
Applicants will be notified no later than Monday, May 11, regarding the status of their application.
Self-Paced Learning Option
In previous years, the CAS Student Central Summer Program offered a self-paced Independent Summer Program option. Beginning in 2026, this option has been replaced by the CAS P&C Actuarial Essentials Program, a new self-paced learning experience designed to introduce students to key property and casualty actuarial concepts.
The CAS P&C Actuarial Essentials Program allows students to explore foundational topics such as pricing, reserving, and data analytics through flexible, on-demand modules that can be completed at their own pace. This program is ideal for students who want to build their understanding of the P&C actuarial field but cannot commit to the scheduled mentor-led summer program.
Students interested in a self-paced learning opportunity are encouraged to explore the CAS P&C Actuarial Essentials Program to begin developing their technical knowledge of the industry. The CAS is offering a 90-day introductory rate of 50% off the student price to full-time students who are members of CAS Student Central. Complete the Discount Form for exclusive access. Valid thru April 30, 2026.
Asia Summer Program
If you attend a university located in Asia or the Pacific, please apply for the Asia Summer Program. The Asia Summer Program is specially designed for students preparing for actuarial careers in the region. It runs for five weeks, from July 5  to August 9.
Participants will explore topics including:
- Pricing and reserving fundamentals
- Predictive analytics and data applications
- Reinsurance concepts
- IFRS-17 and evolving regulatory frameworks
- Emerging topics such as Insurtech and AI
Students will attend weekly lectures and office hours, collaborate with peers across the region, and participate in a case competition to apply their learning to a real-world actuarial problem.
A separate application and program announcement will be released in late March with details about eligibility and how to apply. For questions about the Asia Summer Program, contact international@casact.org.
The CAS is committed to providing universal access to all of our programs. Any accommodation requests can be submitted during the program enrollment process once admissions notifications have been circulated.
Questions? Please email us at StudentPrograms@casact.org.
Jolin Cheung is a fifth-year student at McMaster University, where she is studying Actuarial and Financial Mathematics. In 2024, she interned at Echelon Insurance, where she gained experience with both the Commercial Property Pricing and Corporate Actuarial teams. This summer, she has returned to Echelon for another internship, working with the Corporate Actuarial and Personal Auto Pricing teams. She is also actively involved in the McMaster Actuarial Society.
Radhika Damle is a rising senior at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management, where she is majoring in Actuarial Science and Data Science with a minor in Computer Science. She previously held actuarial internships at Lincoln Financial and Travelers, and will gain additional actuarial experience through her internship at State Farm this summer. Radhika is currently serving her second term as the President of the Actuarial Science Club. She has held leadership positions as an Ambassador for the Honors program and Gamma Iota Sigma, and serves on the study advisory board for the College of Business.
Sang Huynh is in his final year of a master’s program in Actuarial Science, a joint degree between the Institut de Science Financière et d’Assurances in France and the National Economics University in Vietnam. After interning at Sun Life Vietnam in 2023 in an IT role, he found and developed a strong interest in the actuarial profession, which led him to pursue graduate studies in the field. In Summer 2024, he joined ORLab at National Economics University (NEU) as a Research Collaborator, contributing to a project in Portfolio Optimization. Currently, his research focuses on bias and fairness in insurance pricing.
Alexia Xu is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Toronto, specializing in Actuarial Science and majoring in Statistics. She is currently an actuarial intern at Intact Financial Corporation on the Personal Lines pricing team, after previously interning with their Specialty Lines pricing team in winter 2024. Her past experience also includes internships at Definity Financial Corporation in Commercial Lines pricing and at iA Financial Group in P&C pricing. Alexia has held leadership roles with the University of Toronto Actuarial Science Club, the Actuarial Students’ National Association (ASNA), and the Quantify Case Competition.
Ava Brown is a rising senior at Stanford University, where she is studying Data Science and interested in using machine learning and statistics for risk assessment. She spent the summer of 2023 as a data analytics intern with the Life and Annuity Predictive Analytics team at Milliman and the summer of 2024 as an investment banking intern with the Healthcare group at Goldman Sachs. In 2025, she will be joining Bridgewater Associates as a summer investment associate. Ava currently serves as the Executive President of the Associated Students of Stanford University, Executive Vice President of BLK Capital Management, Corp., President of TEDxStanford, and Team Manager of the Stanford Equestrian Team.
Michal Gabrick is a rising senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where he is studying Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science. In the summer of 2025, he is working as an actuarial intern at Aon on the reinsurance solutions team, focusing on credit reinsurance. Michal currently serves as an officer for the University of Texas Actuarial Science Club and is the editor of the Actuarial program’s semesterly student newsletter.
Saul Garcia is a rising senior at Siena College, where he is pursuing a double major in Actuarial Science and Applied Mathematics with a statistics track, as well as two minors in Computer Science and Data Science. He spent the summer of 2024 as an intern at Chubb’s reserving department and is returning for the summer of 2025 in their Westchester Programs company. Saul currently serves as the president of the Actuarial Science Club and the treasurer of the Computer Science Club at Siena.
Duong Nguyen is a master’s student in the joint program between Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 and the National Economics University. In summer 2024, she interned in risk management at Bao Viet Life Corporation and later worked as an actuarial intern at Tasco Insurance, focusing on automobile insurance. In summer 2025, she will join PTI Insurance for another actuarial internship, focusing on product pricing. During the 2025-2026 academic year, Duong will continue her studies in France to complete the final year of her master’s program.
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