2027 Summer Intern, Actuarial

OdysseyRe; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Reinsurance Company seeks a Summer Intern in Actuarial to evaluate profitability of reinsurance proposals and learn from seasoned actuaries. The role runs for 10 weeks starting June 2027 with a hybrid schedule (4 days in the Stamford, CT office and 1 day of remote work each week).

The candidate should be pursuing an actuarial science or related mathematical degree with a 3.2+ GPA, show strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and have Excel proficiency; knowledge of VBA, Tableau, SQL,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in actuarial science or a related mathematical field with GPA ≥ 3.2
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills; eager to learn
• Participation in Casualty Actuarial Society exam process is encouraged
• Proficiency with Excel is required; VBA, Tableau, SQL, R, Python are a plus

Responsibilities

• Shadow actuarial staff to evaluate profitability of reinsurance proposals
• Assist in building and improving pricing models
• Develop dashboards and data visualizations for clients
• Hybrid role: 4 days in‑office, 1 day remote weekly in Stamford, CT

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Eagerness to learn

Education

Actuarial science or mathematical field (degree pursued)

GPA 3.2 or higher

Tools

Excel

VBA for Excel

Tableau

SQL

R

Python

Job description

Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) is the global reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group, one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance and specialty insurance. OdysseyRe offers a broad range of property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance products, providing capital and risk management solutions for clients to efficiently manage economic risk through a network of branch and representative offices across North America, Latin America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), AsiaPacific and London.

OdysseyRe is an equal opportunity employer with excellent benefits and a strong commitment to providing training and opportunities for our staff. We provide employees an innovative, enriching environment and take great pride in their career growth.

OdysseyRe is rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best and AA- (Very Strong) by Standard and Poor’s. Odyssey Group is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, which is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH.

2027 Summer Intern, Actuarial

Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) is the global reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group, one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance and specialty insurance, and subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, which is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH. OdysseyRe offers a broad range of property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance solutions through a network of branch and representative offices across North America, Latin America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), AsiaPacific and London.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the actuarial team at Odyssey Re is to evaluate the profitability of reinsurance proposals by employing sound actuarial techniques and business acumen while working closely with the company’s underwriting staff. By shadowing and learning from experienced actuarial professionals, the intern will gain invaluable, hands‑on experience essential for a career as a reinsurance actuary. The internship will run for 10 weeks beginning June of 2027. This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days in‑office and 1 day remote each week, based out of our Stamford, CT office.

Essential Functions

Projects may include building and improving upon pricing models used by the Department, developing dashboards with data visualization tools that will help us relay pertinent information to our clients, plus other related duties as required to achieve the goals and objectives of the company and department.

Requirements

• The candidate should be working towards a degree in an actuarial science or other mathematical field of study with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and above
• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and a desire to learn are a must
• A demonstrated interest in actuarial science through participation in the Casualty Actuarial Society exam process is preferred and encouraged
• Familiarity with Excel is required
• Experience with VBA for Excel, Tableau, SQL, R, Python or similar software is a plus

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