Senior Actuarial Analyst

Join ICW GroupAre you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of our journey as we strive to transform the insurance carrier space. We're proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible.Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for ten consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our internal and external communities better everyday! Learn more about why you want to be here!Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides complex analyses and participates in process development to support company objectives.Provides technical, actuarial analyses in the areas of pricing, reserving, analytics, and systems integration.Support development and enhancement of pricing tools for E&S product lines.Perform individual large complex accounts pricing review and work closely with E&S underwriters.Identifies potential issues, weighs in the analysis results, recommends mitigation strategies and solutions through sound decision making process.Builds and enhances the pricing framework such as assessing profitability metrics, closing any pricing disparity, expanding modeling capabilities and exploring additional parameters.Manages multiple core/critical processes within the department.Manages processes and modified as needed to improve accuracy and efficiency.Manages and follows through with assigned projects.Completes assigned projects ensuring that they are delivered on time and within scope.Provides regular status updates to project/task lead.Ensures key stakeholders are identified and regularly informed of project status.Assumes responsibility in a number of concurrent projects assigned.Works with individuals in other departments in fulfilling the actuarial role within larger projects.Promotes the use of predictive analytics throughout the organization.Works to continuously broaden knowledge and guides junior level team members.Provides training and technical guidance to actuarial department staff in support of a self-sustaining culture.Develops the skill to efficiently review others' work and to provide valuable feedback.Broadens knowledge around business rules, industry structure and emerging events, and alternate data sources.Learns and applies current analytic tools and methods. Stays abreast of professional developments and industry trends.Fosters positive, collaborative working relationships with higher level experts across the organization.Researches, develops, and applies new analytical techniques that are applicable to the business and share knowledge with peers and teammates.QualificationsTechnical Skills• Proficient in Excel, Python and SQL; • Strong understanding of rating structures, pricing methodologies, and insurance operations.• Strong technical pricing skills and knowledge of stochastic simulation techniques.Soft Skills• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly explain complex actuarial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.• Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently while contributing to team initiatives.• Strategic thinker with a proactive attitude and comfort working in ambiguity.• Ability to work independently in deriving solutions to new business problems.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis role does not have direct reports but may mentor and/or train junior team members.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree from four-year college or university required with a major or emphasis in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or related field. Minimum of 4 Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) exams required. Minimum 3 years of related experience required. Experience in commercial lines pricing preferred.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsNone required.Knowledge and SkillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills. Thorough knowledge of actuarial models and ability to assess results. Working knowledge of emerging analytic techniques. Practice critical thought process in enhancing existing products and processes. Ability to make sound decisions within areas of responsibility with minimal supervisory input. Ability to fully manage a complex product, requiring expertise spanning actuarial methods, advanced analytic techniques, in-depth business knowledge, and in-depth systems and data knowledge.Physical RequirementsOffice environment – no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands and employees are regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear.Work EnvironmentThis position operates in an office environment and requires the frequent use of a computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment.Why Join ICW Group?Challenging work and the ability to make a differenceYou will have a voice and feel a sense of belongingWe offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company matchBonus potential for all positionsPaid Time OffPaid holidays throughout the calendar yearWant to continue learning? We'll support you 100%ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.