Actuarial Assistant

Overview Good Things Start Here. 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. Good Things You Can Count On. Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays) Competitive pay + generous PTO Medical, dental & vision starting day one 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses Responsibilities As an Actuarial Assistant, you will contribute to the development, pricing, and profitability of the organization’s workers’ compensation insurance products. 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. What You'll Do: 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 Why Join GUARD? Meaningful work with direct impact on business results Collaborative and highly visible actuarial team Exposure to pricing, profitability, product development, and strategic initiatives Strong support for actuarial exam progress and professional development Opportunity to grow your career within a leading commercial insurance organization Qualifications 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 Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000 In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the salary ranges listed above represent good‑faith estimates for each level. Final leveling, title, and compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law. Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements. Primary Locations: New York City, NY; Conshohocken, PA; Scottsdale, AZ; Wilkes-Barre, PA This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in one of our offices, with travel as needed. Interview Integrity Notice: Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is committed to a fair and consistent hiring process. Candidates are expected to participate independently in interviews. Unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used during interviews without prior approval. #J-18808-Ljbffr Berkshire Hathaway Guard