Description

Trupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America. Our mission is to help the pets we all love receive the veterinary care they need. At Trupanion, we offer a collaborative, casual, and pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Position Summary:

The Actuarial team at Trupanion is looking for an actuarial intern to be responsible for completing a wide range of reports, both recurring and ad-hoc, using a variety of data sources. The ideal candidate is analytical and technical, has an interest in the actuarial career, and is a fast learner and shares our passion for data and pets!

The actuarial intern will report to one of our actuarial team members and work closely with actuaries, data scientists, and other departments within the company. Trupanion’s actuarial internship program is designed to introduce you to the big world of actuarial science, with a barking and purring twist! Our goal is to provide you with the opportunity to both gain exposure to the actuarial profession and the company’s unique culture.

Please submit a Cover Letter with your application:

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assists in gathering and manipulating data, performing calculations, and producing reports
• Learn the product design and actively participate in team meetings and department initiatives
• Learn different actuarial techniques in pricing, predictive modeling, and analysis
• Work on projects related to competitive analysis, reserving, rate-making, profitability analysis, etc
• Develop and utilize databases, spreadsheets, and computer programming to fulfill requests
• Create tools and reports for validation, competitive analysis, tracking, auditing, reserving, and pricing.
• Maintain and/or improve monthly and quarterly reporting processes and procedures such as experience reports, DOI data, and reporting requests
• Present a final project to VP of Actuarial Services and other members of the Business Intelligence and Actuarial teams.

Education, Registration & Certification / Experience

• Preferably pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science, Math, Statistics, or related field.
• Preferred completion of one or more actuarial exams

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• SQL experience is a plus
• Excellent verbal, written and data presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to optimally manage multiple or changing priorities
• Flexibility to work both independently and in a team environment

Perks:

• Open, casual, pet-friendly and fun office environment
• Free dog walking services for office pets during business hours
• Free on-site gym

About Trupanion:

We’re all about helping pets. We promote a cohesive and nimble team environment, and we hire, develop and promote team members. We trust each other. We are transparent and honest. We care about one another and want to see our team members succeed, personally and professionally. We strive to promote from within and reduce bureaucracy to allow creative thinking. We’re focused on providing continuous training and support to all team members to encourage long-term happiness and success.

Take a look inside our office and see for yourself:

https://www.facebook.com/Trupanion/videos/10155423763702974/

Things We Value

• Caring: We care about each other.
• Adhocracy: An adhocracy is intentionally ‘adhoc’ instead of bureaucratic. Adhocracies value the ability to adapt quickly, flexibility and employee empowerment.
• Trusting: We trust one another with information
• Sincere: We do what we say and say what we mean.
• Devoted: We love pets.
• Original: We are innovative and fair.
• Genuine: We are free to express our true selves.
• Simple: Simple is better.

For more information about Trupanion, visit http://trupanion.com/about

Trupanion is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and skills.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.