Actuarial Intern

Acturhire; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SageSure is hiring a Specialty Property Intern in Fairfield, CA to support underwriting and analytics teams. You will analyze data, develop insights, and contribute to dashboards and reports while gaining exposure to residential property insurance in a high‑growth environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree with strong analytical skills, Excel and SQL/Python familiarity, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field as listed.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to turn data into insights.
• Intermediate Excel skills; familiarity with SQL, Python or BI tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and with teams; proactive and curious about data.
• AI experience or coursework related to analytics or workplace analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters by analyzing third‑party data and identifying trends.
• Help develop and maintain dashboards and reports (Excel, Domo, SQL, or similar).
• Conduct ad hoc data analysis to inform underwriting decisions.
• Collaborate on pricing, portfolio strategy, and market expansion projects.
• Prepare presentations for leadership meetings and client discussions.
• Support process improvements in underwriting analytics and collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Independent & collaborative work

AI experience or coursework

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Actuarial/Data Science, Risk Management or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

BI tools

Job description

Overview:

If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we’re hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking a Specialty Property Intern to support our underwriting and analytics teams. Based in our Fairfield, CA office, this role offers hands‑on exposure to specialty property insurance while giving you the opportunity to apply your data analytics, research, and problem‑solving skills to real‑world business challenges.

You’ll work side by side with Specialty Property leaders, product, risk and data analysts and underwrites to analyze data, develop insights, and contribute to initiatives that drive growth and risk management across the portfolio.

What you’d be doing:

• Support underwriters to evaluate individual risks by analyzing third‑party‑data and identifying patterns or trends within the portfolio.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of dashboards and reports (e.g., Excel, Domo, SQL, or other tools) to track business performance.
• Conduct ad hoc data analysis and research to provide actionable insights that inform underwriting decisions.
• Partner with Specialty Property leaders on special projects related to pricing, portfolio strategy, and market expansion.
• Assist in preparing presentations and materials for leadership meetings and client discussions.
• Contribute to process improvements that streamline underwriting support and strengthen cross‑functional collaboration.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to residential property insurance, product development, pricing and underwriting operations in a high‑growth environment.
• Practical experience applying data analytics to real‑world business challenges.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities with underwriters, analytics leaders, and executives.
• A tangible role in projects that impact SageSure’s specialty property strategy and portfolio.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Actuarial and Data Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Intermediate skills in Excel required; familiarity with SQL, Python, or BI tools a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with teams.
• AI experience or coursework (e.g., applied AI, machine learning, natural language processing, or workplace analytics tools).

About SageSure:

Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed property in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 110 home, flood, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $3.2 billion of inforce premium and helps protect more than 970,000 policyholders.

We have more than 1,000 employees in a distributed workforce environment across 12 offices—Fairfield, CA; Mountain View, CA; Cheshire, CT; Jacksonville, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Jersey City, NJ; Marlton, NJ; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Sheboygan, WI—who are tackling the industry’s toughest challenges.

SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team! Visit sagesure.com/careers to find a position for you.

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