Corporate Actuarial Analyst, Special Projects team - Fall 2026 Co-op/Intern
Top Benefits
About the role
YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT
Work term: Fall 2026 Work term length: 4-months (Flexible to 8-months) From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment. If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here. What can you expect in this role? Reporting to an Actuarial Manager, you will play a key role in contributing to projects in reserving, financial planning, and economic capital modelling using state-of-the-art models and innovative approaches. You will develop deep knowledge of actuarial operations and the insurance business, including predictive modelling, underwriting, claims handling, product development, reserving, estimation of policy liabilities, planning and/or forecasting.
What you’ll be doing
Develop and apply your experience with spreadsheets, databases, and statistical software to prepare and analyze data for profitability analysis and other diverse applications. Learn to interpret and use results of new and innovative modelling techniques and analytics to drive business decisions. Learn to produce various data exhibits and analyses to measure, track, and monitor company and industry performance. Learn to communicate actuarial concepts both verbally and in writing. Respond to requests from internal and external stakeholders with support from more senior staff.
What you bring
Currently enrolled in a university degree program in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or another relevant discipline and still actively enrolled until at least January 2027. Must possess strong programming skills, including knowledge of Python and/or SQL, and efficient use of Microsoft applications (Excel, VBA, etc.). Must have excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts, tools, and technologies quickly. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience with data analysis, data visualization, or automation projects is considered an asset. Did you know? We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions. We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year. We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighbourhoods in which we live and work. What can Definity offer you? Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need. Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration. Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities. Our Leadership Essentials program builds knowledge and skills to Team Leaders to Directors Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check our ESG work!
This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy. The hourly compensation for the role starts at $22.50 per hour and will increase based on factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, and the recommended rates as set by the respective educational institution. We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter. Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting accessibility@economical.com. As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).
#LI-Hybrid
Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.
Not the right fit? Search for Corporate Actuarial Analyst, Special Projects team jobs in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
About Definity
Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We focus on making insurance better for our customers, our employees, our broker partners, and our communities.
Our promise to employees is to provide a workplace that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. Our inclusive environment provides the space to innovate with colleagues and implement even better ways of doing things. We invest in our employees’ growth and development and help them thrive. With our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, total rewards packages, company share ownership program, and emphasis on work-life balance, it’s better here.
If you’re looking for a career where your perspective and expertise are valued, you’ll find it here at Definity.
La Société financière Definity est la société mère de compagnies d’assurance de dommages parmi les plus établies et innovatrices au Canada, soit Assurance Economical, Sonnet Assurance, Family Insurance Solutions et la Compagnie d’assurance Petline. Definity est dévouée à faire évoluer l’assurance pour sa clientèle, ses équipes, son réseau de courtage et ses communautés.
Nous promettons de fournir un environnement de travail collaboratif, ambitieux, valorisant et stimulant. Notre environnement inclusif vous permet d’innover avec vos collègues et de mettre en œuvre de meilleures façons de travailler. Nous investissons dans la croissance et le perfectionnement de nos gens et les aidons à s’épanouir. Grâce à nos options flexibles de travail hybride, notre programme de rémunération globale, notre régime d’actionnariat et l’accent sur l’équilibre travail-famille, vous évoluerez avec nous.
Si vous souhaitez une carrière où votre point de vue sera reconnu, ne cherchez pas plus loin que Definity.
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Corporate Actuarial Analyst, Special Projects team - Fall 2026 Co-op/Intern
Top Benefits
About the role
YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT
Work term: Fall 2026 Work term length: 4-months (Flexible to 8-months) From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment. If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here. What can you expect in this role? Reporting to an Actuarial Manager, you will play a key role in contributing to projects in reserving, financial planning, and economic capital modelling using state-of-the-art models and innovative approaches. You will develop deep knowledge of actuarial operations and the insurance business, including predictive modelling, underwriting, claims handling, product development, reserving, estimation of policy liabilities, planning and/or forecasting.
What you’ll be doing
Develop and apply your experience with spreadsheets, databases, and statistical software to prepare and analyze data for profitability analysis and other diverse applications. Learn to interpret and use results of new and innovative modelling techniques and analytics to drive business decisions. Learn to produce various data exhibits and analyses to measure, track, and monitor company and industry performance. Learn to communicate actuarial concepts both verbally and in writing. Respond to requests from internal and external stakeholders with support from more senior staff.
What you bring
Currently enrolled in a university degree program in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or another relevant discipline and still actively enrolled until at least January 2027. Must possess strong programming skills, including knowledge of Python and/or SQL, and efficient use of Microsoft applications (Excel, VBA, etc.). Must have excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts, tools, and technologies quickly. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience with data analysis, data visualization, or automation projects is considered an asset. Did you know? We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions. We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year. We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighbourhoods in which we live and work. What can Definity offer you? Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need. Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration. Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities. Our Leadership Essentials program builds knowledge and skills to Team Leaders to Directors Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check our ESG work!
This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy. The hourly compensation for the role starts at $22.50 per hour and will increase based on factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, and the recommended rates as set by the respective educational institution. We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter. Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting accessibility@economical.com. As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).
#LI-Hybrid
Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.
Not the right fit? Search for Corporate Actuarial Analyst, Special Projects team jobs in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
About Definity
Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We focus on making insurance better for our customers, our employees, our broker partners, and our communities.
Our promise to employees is to provide a workplace that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. Our inclusive environment provides the space to innovate with colleagues and implement even better ways of doing things. We invest in our employees’ growth and development and help them thrive. With our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, total rewards packages, company share ownership program, and emphasis on work-life balance, it’s better here.
If you’re looking for a career where your perspective and expertise are valued, you’ll find it here at Definity.
La Société financière Definity est la société mère de compagnies d’assurance de dommages parmi les plus établies et innovatrices au Canada, soit Assurance Economical, Sonnet Assurance, Family Insurance Solutions et la Compagnie d’assurance Petline. Definity est dévouée à faire évoluer l’assurance pour sa clientèle, ses équipes, son réseau de courtage et ses communautés.
Nous promettons de fournir un environnement de travail collaboratif, ambitieux, valorisant et stimulant. Notre environnement inclusif vous permet d’innover avec vos collègues et de mettre en œuvre de meilleures façons de travailler. Nous investissons dans la croissance et le perfectionnement de nos gens et les aidons à s’épanouir. Grâce à nos options flexibles de travail hybride, notre programme de rémunération globale, notre régime d’actionnariat et l’accent sur l’équilibre travail-famille, vous évoluerez avec nous.
Si vous souhaitez une carrière où votre point de vue sera reconnu, ne cherchez pas plus loin que Definity.