LIFE AT ODYSSEYRE
OdysseyRe is a globally diversified underwriter of property and casualty reinsurance. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, our operations include a global network of 13 branch, representative and service offices across five regions.
We are proud of the organizational culture we have curated by fostering an inclusive workplace, valuing the diversity of our employees and nurturing their professional growth.
Our committed and motivated team provides the highest degree of service to our clients—especially when they need us most.
Our committed and motivated team provides the highest degree of service to our clients—especially when they need us most.
Inclusivity
Our business success depends on our ability to create and sustain an inclusive culture – one that builds diverse teams, encourages fresh perspectives and brings innovative thinking. We are committed to taking concrete actions to raise awareness and understanding with the goal of imbedding inclusion more deeply into our culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone is heard, respected and valued.
Diversity
At Odyssey, we embrace and build a diverse workforce that brings together the best of multiple generations, cultures, skillsets and perspectives. We believe building a diverse workforce that leverages all of our best thinking and efforts will be the key to sustaining our competitive advantage – today and in the future. We also draw upon our diversity to understand our clients and markets, develop smarter solutions together and help the world to rebuild, renew and move forward.
Embracing Growth
We believe that investing in continuing education of our employees creates a dynamic, growing, productive, and overall better organization. Through our training assistance programs, we strive to embrace growth and value competence in our team members and leadership. Employees are encouraged to participate in both industry recognized certification/designation programs and accredited courses.
OdysseyRe, a subsidiary of Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc., is committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which our employees live and work. We established the Odyssey Group Foundation in 2007, and each year Odyssey sets aside 2% of its pre-tax earnings for charitable purposes. The Foundation also holds a biennial Employee Nomination Campaign that gives employees the opportunity to help support charities that are near and dear to them.
OdysseyRe is committed to creating an environment where all of our employees can thrive. We offer a wide variety of benefits that deliver value to you and your family. Our benefits program is designed to provide financial protection and support for any number of situations that may come up – both the expected and unexpected
Health
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance, AD&D and Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Supplemental Dependent Life Insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Critical Illness Insurance
Financial
- Retirement Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Care Benefit
- Time Off and Company Holidays
- Matching Donation Program
- Employee Nomination Campaign
- Talent development initiatives
- Identity Theft
- Pet Insurance
- Health Advocate
- ThriveGuide
- SMARTTRACK College Funding
- Wellness Programs
OdysseyRe is an equal opportunity employer with excellent benefits and a strong commitment to providing training and opportunities for our staff. We provide employees an innovative, enriching environment and take great pride in their career growth.
Underwriting
In collaboration with other departments, OdysseyRe’s Underwriting team decides which reinsurance risks to undertake, and the scope and terms of our commitments. Our underwriters are the customer-facing unit generating OdysseyRe’s revenue stream and are a key driver of the Company’s results. The underwriting team evaluates the risk portfolios of our clients and interacts with insurance company and broker executives to structure mutually acceptable transactions. The unit creates and maintains commercial relationships with these business partners. We pride ourselves on our consistent long-term underwriting approach, well-defined risk appetite and commitment to providing quality service.
Actuarial
OdysseyRe’s Actuarial department consists of both pricing and reserving actuaries that support financial planning and forecasting. Our pricing actuaries partner with our underwriters to evaluate and make recommendations on the viability of reinsurance proposals by completing studies, performing portfolio deep dives, preparing trend analysis as well as developing and retaining pricing and rating tools. Our reserving actuaries conduct quarterly reviews of reserves, focus on the financial close process and communicate reserve estimates and changes. Both teams help assess the risks of our underwriting portfolios.
Claims
The Claims department is comprised of experienced loss adjusting professionals who strive to provide the highest level of service to our internal and external clients. We handle a broad range of assumed reinsurance claims, from general/auto liability, property, workers compensation, to accident and health, directors and officers and other professional liability. In addition to claims handling, we provide claim reviews as well as litigation expertise as requested by our clients. We work collectively with our underwriting, accounting and actuarial teams to achieve our goals as outlined in Odyssey Group’s Mission Statement.
Information Technology
Our technology experts drive digital transformation within our networks and operations. Our focus is on people, processes and technology. OdysseyRe’s IT team has opportunities in Cloud Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Data Analytics, Application Development, Programming, Infrastructure, Cyber Security, IT Project Management, IT Procurement, Help Desk and more.
Accounting & Finance
Our Accounting & Finance teams work with virtually every department of the Company to ensure accurate, timely and complete financial information is available to all our stakeholders – executive and operations management, owners, regulators and clients. By providing our stakeholders with insights to and analyses of our operational performance and financial position, gleaned from a broad and comprehensive view of our financial picture, we help to identify and build on the financial strengths and opportunities in our organization.
Corporate
Our Corporate employees make decisions that impact and help run our business from a wide range of disciplines. We have a variety of career opportunities within our Global Risk Strategies, Audit, Legal, Human Resources and Marketing departments.
At OdysseyRe, career opportunities for students and recent graduates range from internships to full-time employment. Read to learn about our different programs.
Recent Graduates
Analyst/Associate Programs
- Actuarial: offers hands-on experience in actuarial work within reinsurance. These positions provide extensive on-the-job learning and professional development opportunities while supporting progress toward the Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) designation.
- Underwriting: offers comprehensive training in reinsurance underwriting. Associates develop hands-on, practical experience and technical expertise while pursuing professional designations such as the ARe and CPCU. The program provides a strong foundation for building a long-term career in underwriting.
- Designed for final year undergraduate and graduate level students with an interest in insurance and reinsurance. Actuarial Science, Business, Data Analytics, Economics and/or Mathematics majors preferred.
Current Students
Summer Intern Program
The summer internship program is a 10-week experience that begins in early June and ends in mid-August. It consists of on-the-job learning, where interns gain insight into our company and the insurance/reinsurance industry through hands-on experience and team collaboration. At the end of the internship, interns will present to senior management what they have learned throughout the program. No prior knowledge of reinsurance is necessary.
Actuarial & Underwriting Intern Programs
10-week summer program that introduces students to the reinsurance industry within our actuarial or underwriting department. It begins early June and ends in the middle of August. This role is for candidates currently pursuing a college or university degree with an accredited institution. It consists of on-the-job learning, along with a series of presentations that teach interns about our Company. No prior knowledge of reinsurance necessary.
The summer internship program is a 10-week experience that begins in early June and ends in mid-August. It consists of on-the-job learning, where interns gain insight into our company and the insurance/reinsurance industry through hands-on experience and team collaboration. At the end of the internship, interns will present to senior management what they have learned throughout the program. No prior knowledge of reinsurance is necessary.
Actuarial & Underwriting Intern Programs
10-week summer program that introduces students to the reinsurance industry within our actuarial or underwriting department. It begins early June and ends in the middle of August. This role is for candidates currently pursuing a college or university degree with an accredited institution. It consists of on-the-job learning, along with a series of presentations that teach interns about our Company. No prior knowledge of reinsurance necessary.
OdysseyRe has been alerted to fraudulent interviews and job offers being made for various positions within the U.S. For your security, please only communicate with our team through official company email addresses ending in @odysseyre.com or @odysseygroup.com.
During the hiring process, we will never ask you for your banking information, sensitive personal details or for you to make any payment to OdysseyRe. If you receive a suspicious request, please contact us directly at hrgeneral@odysseygroup.com.
If applicants have any questions, please contact OdysseyRe directly at hrgeneral@odysseygroup.com.
For more information on potential job scams, please visit https://consumer.gov/scams-identity-theft/job-scams-explained.
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More About Odyssey
We are pleased to present Enduring Momentum, a book that commemorates Odyssey Group’s first 25 years as a Fairfax Company.
