Job Category: Actuary Analytics
Job Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Hartford
This newly established leadership role oversees a cross-functional analytics team that unites expertise across All Lines, Econometrics, ULAE, and Specialty Workers’ Compensation (WC). As AVP, you will manage a team of six professionals, driving innovations in reserving, advanced loss analytics, and claim-handling efficiency. This position is part of the extended leadership team, shaping strategies for reserving modernization and advanced analytics.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Assess, prioritize, and communicate strategic initiatives to senior leadership.
- Foster an environment for successful project execution and lead change initiatives.
- Drive unit and cross-functional strategies, contributing to enterprise-wide initiatives.
Operational Execution
- Lead actuarial and analytics projects to address business challenges, providing actionable solutions.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring resource optimization and project delivery.
- Independently make decisions in alignment with organizational practices.
- Develop innovative approaches to complex business problems.
Communication
- Effectively communicate results, strategy, and insights to staff, peers, and senior leaders.
- Tailor complex technical information for non-technical stakeholders.
- Lead discussions across disciplines and produce polished written communications, such as memos and presentations.
Talent Development
- Manage a team of managers and individual contributors, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Drive talent acquisition, retention, and professional development initiatives.
- Mentor team members and support enterprise-wide training programs.
- Play an active role in succession planning and workforce management.
Qualifications
Education & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field (or equivalent experience).
- Associate-level actuarial credential preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, with leadership exposure.
- Strong understanding of insurance products and industry dynamics.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis, actuarial methods, and PC tools (e.g., MS Office).
Competencies
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and diverse teams.
- Strong influencing and consulting capabilities to build consensus across stakeholders.
- Advanced problem-solving skills and expertise in innovative quantitative techniques.
- Business acumen, with a deep understanding of underwriting, claims, operations, and market trends.
What’s in It for You?
Comprehensive Benefits
- Health Insurance: Coverage for employees and eligible dependents from day one.
- Retirement Plans: Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match (up to 5%), plus a fully funded Pension Plan.
- Paid Time Off: Minimum of 20 days annually, plus nine company-paid holidays.
- Wellness Program: Resources for physical and mental health, including counseling and coaching.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programs to support community engagement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the organization’s analytics and reserving capabilities. Apply now to shape the future of loss analytics and reserving!