Actuarial Assistant

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies•Greenfield, WI

4d•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers. This role performs actuarial pricing analyses, supports rate and regulatory filings, and participates in projects to develop or enhance products. The position works closely with internal business partners and actively monitors product performance through ongoing analysis, reporting, and profitability tracking. The Actuarial Assistant is an active member of the department and supports continuous improvement initiatives within a fast‑paced environment. The role also supports ongoing professional development through progress toward actuarial examinations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, actuarial science, or related field
At least 1-2 CAS exams are strongly preferred.
Prior internship or relevant P&C pricing experience are a plus
Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of results
Ability to communicate results and assumptions
Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and model results
Results-oriented with the ability to adjust priorities when necessary
IT and statistical skills are highly valued.
Knowledge of SQL is preferred; VBA & Python skills are a plus

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or relevant P&C pricing experience
Knowledge of SQL
VBA & Python skills

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business partners (e.g., Claims, Underwriting, Product) to support pricing, filings, and profitability work; ask questions to understand how assigned work ties to business priorities
Support actuarial analyses for assigned lines (e.g., workers’ compensation and/or commercial auto), including data preparation, basic rate level indication support, trend summaries, and segmentation studies.
Support rate and regulatory filings by assembling exhibits, summaries, and supporting documentation; ensure results tie out and are review-ready
Use actuarial techniques and available tools (e.g., Excel, data extraction/query tools, internal systems) to extract, validate, manipulate, and analyze data, with hands-on support and review
Complete assigned tasks accurately within established timelines; communicate questions, issues, or delays early
Maintain clear documentation and workpapers so another analyst can understand, recreate, and review the work product
Perform peer review of other assistant/analyst work as assigned, focusing on basic checks (reasonableness, tie-outs, completeness, and documentation)
Participate actively in team and department meetings by asking questions, sharing observations, and providing status updates as needed
Pursue ongoing professional development through consistent progress toward actuarial exams