Data Science Intern/Co-op

This position will be critical in advancing our mission to drive profit-focused technical excellence and innovation within the Plymouth Rock Group of Companies. The role is in-office in Boston, MA, starting September 2026.

About the role

The Data Science Intern/Co-op will be responsible for research and development of new predictive models and analytical techniques around insurance pure premiums, customer lifetime value, customer buying behaviors, and related topics using internal and external data. This work will inform pricing, underwriting, and product strategies for the Plymouth Rock group of Companies. Models will be tested via broad and pilot implementations to refine approaches rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external data to understand key drivers of expected insurance losses and lifetime customer value.
• Acquire an understanding of various internal and external data sources, elicit hypotheses from internal personnel, and test those hypotheses using available data.
• Develop and enhance models used in a variety of contexts within the product management structure, advancing Plymouth Rock’s modeling capabilities and transferring advancements to other personnel.
• Work with the product community to facilitate the application of models, considering regulatory and competitive contexts.
• Ensure models are well understood, implications are appropriately assessed, implementation plans are defined, results are validated, and adjustments are made rapidly.

Requirements

• Graduate student (doctoral preferred) in economics, statistics, or a related field (background in Bayesian statistics preferred).
• Practical experience in econometrics and statistics, preferably in a business context.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• High standards for work products delivered.
• Creative thinker with the ability to synthesize information from various sources and apply it to concrete business problems.
• Flexibility and resiliency characteristic of a professional.
• Proficiency with modeling programming languages (SQL, R, SAS, Python).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of, and experience with, the technical aspects of insurance.

Benefits

• Friendly and collaborative work culture.
• Free on-site gym access.
• Free coffee and snacks.
• Company social events.
• Lunch and Learn Leadership program.
• Business casual dress code (jeans and sneakers allowed).
• Convenient location across from South Station.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25–$30 per hour. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including employee knowledge and experience, role scope, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

About the Company

The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner’s insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. We have built an unparalleled reputation for service, continuously invest in technology, and foster an empowering environment for our employees. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 1,900 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent.”