Actuary

Capital Blue Cross • Harrisburg, PA

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Capital Blue Cross, we promise to go the extra mile for our team and our community. This promise is at the heart of our culture, and it’s why our employees consistently vote us one of the “Best Places to Work in PA.”
Under general supervision, establishes insurance rates, rating structures, and rating systems for groups and categories. Compiles, analyzes, and develops essential statistical data for current and future actuarial studies. Assists in the performance of financial projections and actuarial analysis for one or more well-defined projects. Typically holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science and belongs to the Society of Actuaries with the designation of ASA (Associate).

Requirements

• Word, Excel, Access
• Strong analytical thinking skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Handle complex issues or problems
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively internally and with other departments
• Ability to lead discussions around projects/issues
• Statistical knowledge
• Knowledge of actuarial principles, concepts and procedures
• 5 or more years of actuarial experience
• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science or mathematics and holds ASA and/or FSA.

Nice To Haves

• Actuarial Exams: ASA and/or FSA

Responsibilities

• Pricing Support: Become a point person for senior level staff and management with regard to rate filings/pricing exercises. Complete pricing exercises independently and draw conclusions from the work and offer suggestions/solutions. Verify the accuracy of the work produced.
• Forecasting Support: Become a point person for senior level staff and management with regard to completing the company forecast. Understand all of the pieces that go into the forecast and what resources to use to gather the necessary information. Analyze results and verify the accuracy of them and propose suggested changes/enhancements.
• Reserve Support: Become a point person for senior level staff and management with regard to completing the monthly reserve process. Take ownership of setting reserve cells and run reports that result from the process. Verify the accuracy of results and offer solutions.
• Data Analytics: Be able to analyze and Summarize data gathered by lower-level staff for the three core actuarial functions. Be able to quickly diagnose issues and draw conclusions from the analytics produced and verify their accuracy. Offer suggestions/solutions when needed.
• Management Reporting: Complete management reports in a timely manner to meet deadlines. Be able to verify the accuracy of these reports and make necessary updates to when needed. Be able to quickly diagnose problems and offer suggestions/solutions.
• Mentoring/Developing: Begin to develop mentoring skills. Help to teach lower-level employees core actuarial principles.

Benefits

• Capital Blue Cross offers a comprehensive benefits packaging including Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, a Retirement Plan, generous time off including Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer time off, an Incentive Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.
• At Capital you will work alongside a caring team of supportive colleagues and be encouraged to volunteer in your community. We value your professional and personal growth by investing heavily in training and continuing education, so you have the tools to do your best as you develop your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level