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Zurich NA AVP, Actuary I / Senior Actuarial Consultant, Line of Business Pricing in Overland Park, Kansas
AVP, Actuary I / Senior Actuarial Consultant, Line of Business Pricing
90590
Zurich North America is currently looking for an AVP, Actuary I / Senior Actuarial Consultant based out of our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. We are also open to this role working out of Zurich offices in lower Manhattan (NYC), Owings Mills, Maryland, Overland Park, Kansas, or Omaha, Nebraska.While this is an office-based position we are offering the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely and you will collaborate with your manager to set a schedule that supports you, our customers, and the team.
This role is a part of Zurich North America’s Technical Underwriting, Line of Business Pricing Team and will support our Workers’ Compensation or Commercial Auto line of business.
The Technical Underwriting, Line of Business Pricing Team is responsible for delivering the product pricing for Zurich North America, where Workers’ Compensation and Commercial Auto represent over two billion dollars of premium annually. The Line of Business Pricing Team works closely with other Actuarial teams as well as Product Management and Market Facing Underwriting teams to support achievement of Zurich’s financial objectives.
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
Assist the Line of Business Pricing Team across numerous scheduled, business-as-usual, and ad-hoc projects
Deliver pricing analysis support including the development of rates, rating plans, and portfolio management strategies
Deliver analyses on several key pricing parameter updates including trend analysis, loss development factors, and expense assumptions.
Work across actuarial, statistical, and IT functions to support current and future pricing tools across multiple platforms.
Provide support for and acquire in-depth knowledge of pricing tools and related monitoring including working knowledge of underlying predictive models
Where appropriate, support “Virtuous Circle” meetings across the organization
Where appropriate, provide rate filing support including formal indications and evaluation of pricing levels
Establish and maintain excellent communication and collaboration within as well as between teams.
This role will be filled at either the AVP, Actuary I or Senior Actuarial Consultant level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
AVP, Actuary I Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics/Statistics or Actuarial Sciences and 8 or more years of experience in the Actuarial areaAND
FCAS or equivalent international certificationOR
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics/Statistics or Actuarial Sciences and 13 or more years of experience in the Actuarial areaAND
ACAS or equivalent international certification
Senior Actuarial Consultant Basic Qualifications
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associates DegreeOR
Bachelor’s DegreeAND
5 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area plus FCAS or equivalent international certificationOR
10 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area plus ACAS or equivalent international certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in multiple functional areas including pricing, reserving, and capital management
Prior Commercial Lines pricing experience with an emphasis on Workers’ Compensation or Commercial Auto
Proficiency in pricing studies: rate indications, trend studies, parameter analysis
Proficiency with Pricing Tools including development, deployment, and post-implementation monitoring
Familiarity with Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and experience transforming data in the business analysis area and providing explanation and inputs to IT
Familiarity with statistical and predictive modeling techniques
Experience with Alteryx, R, and/or SQL
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly possessing the ability to share technical results and recommendations to audiences at varying levels of analytic understanding
Experience collaborating on cross-functional team projects
Experience with mentoring colleagues or peers
Experience with time-management around multiple workstreams.
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to our COVID-related health and safety protocols ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ), including, without limitation, a requirement that employees attest as to their vaccination status with a YES/NO, and upload proof of vaccination status, or a negative COVID test result when applicable, to a third-party vendor. These protocols are continuously re-evaluated and the requirements may change at any time.
A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more.
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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - New York, AM - Overland Park, AM - Omaha, AM - Owings Mills
Remote Working: No
Schedule: Full Time
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