Actuarial Development Program
Empowering Tomorrow’s Actuaries
Join the Program and begin your path to CVS Health Business Leadership
The Actuarial Development Program (ADP) is designed to support and grow early in career actuarial talent. Exam progression and career development are fostered in tandem to create the next generation of business leaders at Aetna, a CVS Health® Company.
Path to Leadership
Don’t take our word for it, hear it from a few of our many leaders who started their career in the ADP
The actuarial community at large provided me with instant connections into a large organization, and the rotational process further solidified those relationships while providing me with the building blocks to develop my career.
Tina Rizzo, FSA, AVP Network Management
Aetna’s ADP program gave me everything I needed to become a successful leader. My time in the program enabled me to continue growing my career well after I graduated.
Jared Albert, FSA, VP, Commercial
My years spent in the ADP were everything I hoped for and more. The range of job experiences and exposure to colleagues around the organization provided me the skills, expertise and network necessary to succeed in a variety of leadership roles for over two decades and counting!
Craig Bauer, FSA, VP, CommercialWhat to expect:
Rotation opportunities in various departments and business sectors:
- Commercial Group
- Individual
- Medical Economics Unit
- Predictive Analytics
- Medicare & Medicaid
- Dental & Vision
- Student Health
- International Health
- Pharmacy/Caremark
- Enterprise Economics
- And so much more!
Various hub offices to join from
Explore the city with other actuaries during networking events, games, and teambuilding activities. Enjoy a fun and challenging summer competition with our very own Aetmazing Race:
- Hartford, CT
- Atlanta, GA
- Blue Bell, PA
- Chicago, IL
- Falls Church, VA
- Phoenix, AZ
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Omaha, NE
We look for candidates who:
- Have attempted at least one actuarial exam (and better to have passed an actuarial exam) or obtained SOA exam credit or transitional waiver
- Have leadership experience, such as project leadership, workplace responsibilities, and active roles in student/social organization activities/sports
- Have experience with analytical or coding software, such as SAS, Python, Excel, VBA, SQL, and R
- Have strengths in the following areas: communication, adaptability, critical thinking, and problem solving
Ready to join the Actuarial Development Program?
“The ADP provided me with a strong foundation on which to build my professional career. The rotations exposed me to a diverse and wide range of skills and actuarial disciplines. The roles provided stretch projects that challenged me and allowed me to demonstrate my talent. The program also generated numerous opportunities to grow my network of health care leaders and colleagues.”
Jeff Drzazgowski, FSA, Vice President
“As a member of the ADP I have had the amazing opportunity to navigate my own career at my own pace. My pathway to leadership has involved access to passionate mentors, frequent trainings on actuarial principles, soft and technical skills, as well as the ability to become the subject matter expert on my team. My managers, mentors, and colleagues have offered me tremendous support and guidance as I’ve navigated my career as a health actuary at Aetna.”
Imani Frederick, ASA, Actuarial ManagerTotal Rewards at CVS Health
Our Total Rewards philosophy is straightforward — provide competitive pay and benefits and a fulfilling work experience that help attract and retain talented colleagues and engage them in our journey to transform health care. Our Total Rewards are made up of four key components — compensation programs, health benefits, financial benefits and time away from work. Additionally, our My Well-being program offers personalized and holistic support.
