Senior Actuarial Analyst

Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company•Stamford, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Berkshire Hathaway Group of Insurance Companies is looking for an actuarial analyst to support functions across various Insurtech initiatives. This person will be part of a small, fast-paced team and gain exposure to many parts of the company. The ideal candidate will be able to juggle multiple priorities with accuracy and have an entrepreneurial spirit. They will support Pricing, Business Analysis and Product Development units and serve as a technical resource in the development and testing of rating and policy administration systems for assigned lines of business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field or equivalent experience
Personal computer-related spreadsheet software
Excellent oral and written communication
Proofreading

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQL preferred.
Familiarity with Python an advantage
2-5 years related work experience preferred
2+ passed actuarial exams preferred
Experience with E&O insurance a plus

Responsibilities

Designs and/or initiates analyses, compiles data and computes statistics for use in statistical rating studies. Compilations may require downloading and manipulating data from mainframe, vendor, and company developed software application databases.
Applies advanced levels of knowledge of mathematics, statistics, principles of finance and business to casualty insurance problems.
Develops methods of tracking rate history experience, statistical information, etc. from company data and other industry sources to study rate level indications in states and nationwide as initiated by the individual or management.
Initiates analyses and proposes changes in rate levels and rating structures based on statistical analyses, company experience, competition, market conditions, legal climate and underwriting practices to management and underwriting.
Prepare and present quarterly results to senior management
Revises company rate manual pages according to decisions of management and underwriting recommending appropriate cost components for use in statistical studies such as loss development factors, trend factors increased limit factors, expense loads, etc.
Compiles exhibits, explanations, justifications and statistical analysis for the submission of company rate filings, state filing forms and manual pages to the Insurance Departments.
Oversees actuarial filing submissions, answers routine questions and otherwise assists in answering more difficult inquiries from Insurance Departments regarding submission, such as actuarial justification of filed rates, etc.
Researches, interprets, and communicates state law requirements affecting coverages.
Submits complex issues to manager and/or actuarial or regulatory personnel for review.
Performs related duties as directed or as situation dictates such as special actuarial projects, monitoring regulatory and legislative activities affecting filing requirements, reviewing materials such as industry organization journals, material received from service organizations, insurance departments, etc.

Benefits

Medical (PPO/HDHP)
vision
disability
life insurance
Enhanced dental plan with orthodontia coverage in addition to a standard plan
Generous PTO plan for all benefit-time eligible employees
Paid company holidays and 4 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Employee Retirement Savings Plan/401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Education Assistance Program that offers 100% upfront tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service for approved degree programs
Service Recognition Program that provides a monetary award to be used toward a vacation every 5 years of employment
Wellness Initiatives that include Fitness Center and Weight Watchers Reimbursement programs
Voluntary benefits that include accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
Employee discount and rewards program on travel, tickets, electronics, home, and more