Actuarial Intern at AXIS (AXIS Capital) in New York, NY

Summary: AXIS Capital is a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. The Actuarial Intern will assist in performing actuarial functions, including data manipulation, profitability analysis, and development of rating plans. Responsibilities: - Successfully complete projects which assist AXIS in performing Actuarial functions - Work closely with line actuaries and assist with profitability analysis of underwriting and claim trends as well as analysis of new and expanded business opportunities - Provide assistance in developing and maintaining the rating plans used by various business units - Assist with the monthly price monitoring process - Assist with supplementary analysis and special projects - Gain general insurance or reinsurance knowledge Required Qualifications: - Excellent PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft product suite, particularly Excel - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Strong interpersonal skills - Ability to work on a team - 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 - Ability 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Visual Basic - Knowledge of Access, SQL, and/or experience with databases - Successful completion of Actuarial exams Required Skills: Excel Important Skills: SQL, Data manipulation Nice-to-Have Skills: Actuarial exams, Access, Visual Basic Benefits: Competitive target incentive compensation, Medical plans for you and your family, Health and wellness programs, Retirement plans, Tuition reimbursement, Paid vacation, And much more