Actuarial Internship Opportunity

Job Description

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. AXIS stands apart for its outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking, and superior risk adjusted returns for its shareholders. The company proudly maintains an entrepreneurial, disciplined, and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, the belief is that the organization is only as strong as its people. They strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves, encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Actuarial Internship Opportunity

Company: AXIS Insurance Company
Location: Midtown Manhattan Office (Hybrid)

Work Schedule

• Summer Term: Full-time (40 hours) from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
• Spring and Fall Terms: Part-time (minimum 16 hours).

Candidates must be able to work in the midtown Manhattan office according to the specified schedule.

Job Description

The Actuarial Intern is expected to successfully complete projects that assist AXIS in performing Actuarial functions. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Data manipulation.
• Rater support.
• Rate filings.
• Reporting.
• Working closely with line actuaries and assisting with profitability analysis of underwriting and claim trends, as well as analysis of new and expanded business opportunities.
• Providing assistance in developing and maintaining the rating plans used by various business units.
• Assisting with the monthly price monitoring process.
• Assisting with supplementary analysis and special projects.
• Gaining general insurance or reinsurance knowledge.

This internship provides an opportunity to experience actuarial work and see what a career at AXIS is like first-hand. Interns receive on-the-job training and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects.

Required Education/Training & Experience

• Excellent PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft product suite, particularly Excel (experience with Visual Basic is a plus).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work on a team. Individual will have frequent interaction with people on a variety of levels in all major departments of the company (Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Finance etc.).
• Knowledge of Access, SQL, and/or experience with databases is a plus.
• Successful completion of Actuarial exams is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Progress towards an Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Math, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business, Risk Management or a similar field which demonstrates an affinity and talent for quantitative analysis.
• Current student in good standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher with at least one year remaining towards completion of his or her degree.
• Candidate should be local in the New York/ New Jersey area for the NY office positions.

Internship Duration

This is a one-year internship starting in June 2026 to May 2027. To be considered, candidates must be able to work in our midtown Manhattan office part-time (minimum 16 hours) during spring and fall terms and full-time (40 hours) during summer from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: We currently expect to offer a base salary of $21.00 per hour. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.
• Incentive Compensation: You will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance.
• Benefits Package: Eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is Non-Exempt for FLSA purposes.