About the role#
As an Actuarial Intern, you will work with a high degree of autonomy to support our actuarial group. You will apply knowledge from your university coursework and the actuarial exam system to help solve business problems and answer key questions. This role offers the chance to gain diverse experience on a growing team.
What you'll do#
- Research, extract, and manipulate complex data from various sources.
- Identify relationships, assess data quality, and resolve issues.
- Perform analysis and reviews while ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Identify and test underlying assumptions.
- Automate routine tasks and develop solutions for current business challenges.
- Build your understanding of industry and company terminology.
- Handle other duties as assigned by leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently in your second or third year of study.
- Pursuing a degree in Commerce or Science with an Actuarial pattern.
- Actively pursuing your FCIA designation.
- Ability to apply actuarial science, mathematics, probability, statistics, finance, and business principles to insurance problems.
- Computer proficiency, including the ability to translate problem-solving methods into computer languages.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments.
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
Location & details#
This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling term. We offer a hybrid work environment, requiring 2 days per week or 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office. You may work from any of our offices in Winnipeg, Wawanesa, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Toronto, Kitchener, Ottawa, Montreal, Moncton, or Dartmouth.
About Wawanesa Insurance
Wawanesa Insurance is a mutual insurer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 1896, the company provides auto, home, farm, property, commercial, and life insurance products. It serves over two million members through a network of more than 1900 broker partners. The organization maintains a staff of between 1001 and 5000 employees.
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