Actuarial Internship

Are you a rising junior or senior with a passion for problem-solving, mathematics, or data analysis? Kinsale Insurance is offering a paid summer internship in actuarial science, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in pricing, reserving, and insurance analytics. This internship provides exposure to one of the most consistently top-ranked careers in America — actuarial science.

Kinsale Insurance is an excess and surplus (E&S) lines insurer headquartered in Richmond, VA. We specialize in complex commercial risks, with all underwriting, claims, and actuarial functions performed in-house. Our actuarial team supports the business by analyzing risk, pricing products, and guiding strategy with data-driven insights.

A typical day as an Actuarial Intern may include:

• Reporting and analyzing key operational metrics.
• Building and modifying reports containing policy information.
• Reviewing loss experience across commercial insurance products.
• Developing pricing variables using internal and external data.
• Evaluating economic and statistical trends to support pricing assumptions.
• Projecting future losses from current policies.
• Communicating results to actuarial colleagues and business leaders.

A successful candidate has:

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, computer science, or another quantitative field.
• Background in statistics, spreadsheets, databases, or statistical software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

A compelling candidate also has:

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Passed one or more actuarial exams.

• Weekly Lunch & Learns with leaders on career, technical, and industry topics.
• Dedicated mentor and team support.
• Executive meet-and-greets.
• Exposure to multiple divisions across the company.

• Phone screens:
  November – December 2026
• Interviews:
  January – February 2027
• Offers extended after interviews
• Internship: 10 weeks beginning May 24, 2027
• Work hours:
  
  Onsite in Richmond, VA, Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as a part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgement, trustworthiness, or access to sensitive information.