Senior Actuarial Analyst - Remote

Senior Actuarial Analyst - Remote

Working with a high degree of autonomy in a remote work environment, the Senior Actuarial Analyst provides contributions to the actuarial pricing and reserving group based on knowledge from the actuarial exam system and prior relevant academic or work experience. They will mentor Actuarial Analyst colleagues while applying their knowledge to actuarial analysis of personal lines in the pursuit of solving problems to meet business objectives.

What You'll Do:

• Extract, manipulate, and validate data from relevant sources, and assess data quality. Supporting the business and overall team by performing analyses/reviews and completing ad-hoc requests/special projects in a timely manner with some support from peers and leaders. Evaluate procedures and processes and suggest potential alternatives or improvements.
• Evaluate existing processes to find areas for increased efficiency. Identify opportunities for automation of routine tasks and suggest new approaches to problem solving and assess impacts of solution options with some support from leaders.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry news and trends and consider their impact on Wawanesa. You'll represent Wawanesa at external events that may include universities, actuarial clubs, industry organizations, and charitable causes.
• Commit to professional development and continuous experiential learning to build cross-functional knowledge, technical skills, and mastery in competencies.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and build trust with teams around the actuarial function.
• Contribute to the mentorship, training and development of actuarial analysts.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or other related discipline.
• Two years of actuarial experience with experience in California personal lines preferred.
• Have completed a minimum of four actuarial exams and plan to continue to complete examinations required to obtain fellowship in the Casualty Actuarial Society.
• Proficient SQL and data manipulation skills an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer/Programming Skills: Intermediate knowledge of Excel, R, Python and/or other related software/programming languages/actuarial software.
• Solid foundation of actuarial science, mathematics, probability, statistics, principles of finance and business knowledge, and ability to apply this knowledge to problems in insurance. Ability to suggest solutions or alternative approaches to significantly material issues.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments in a timely manner, proactively keeping leader informed of progress.

Remarkable benefits:

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K), Roth 401 (k) saving plan with company match
• Remote work opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Employee appreciation and recognition

Wawanesa Insurance is a direct-to-consumer insurance company that provides auto and property insurance products in California and Oregon. We are committed to being there for our members when they need us most and supporting our communities. We've been serving our members since 1975 and have been recognized for our award-winning customer service.

We are proud to be an affiliate of the Auto Club of Southern California (AAA), Wawanesa and AAA have shared values of service to our members, competitive pricing, and supporting our communities. We have an abundance of opportunities to learn, grow, and advance throughout our thriving organization.

We are proud to offer employees the flexibility to work from home (remote). You may work in any state where Wawanesa currently operates in the U.S. or a state the company has the ability to run payroll. Please check with the Recruiter to determine if your remote work location is allowed.

Wawanesa Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.

Wawanesa Insurance will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.