Senior Actuarial Analyst

Job Description

The Actuarial Senior Professional, working with limited supervision, conducts complex analyses, provides recommendations, and leads special actuarial projects. The role applies highly technical actuarial acumen and skill set in completing assignments and works to improve processes in the actuarial department. The role researches and develops best practices pricing techniques to be implemented across the business, serves as a mentor to less experienced professionals, provides general expertise on market trends and product performance and adheres to internal and external compliance requirements/standards.

Responsibilities

Directs actuarial projects while applying actuarial skills and knowledge of the Company's insurance products and operations. Completes research, ensures accuracy of calculations and analyses, and meets project deadlines. Completes all complex actuarial assignments by following standard processes in areas like Pricing, Loss Reserving, Research and Development, etc. Provides input on the pricing of new and existing products, collaborates with the Underwriting and Product team, and determines loss and loss expense reserve recommendations. Assists in developing management reports that are used to monitor performance, behavior, and results of company goals and objectives. Develops and maintains adequate knowledge and awareness of industry activities through attendance at seminars, reading trade journals and magazines, and through personal contact with other insurance companies, state regulatory bodies, and professional affiliations. Gathers information, prepares reports, and creates datasets following already documented processes in support of the Actuarial Department. Prepares collateral for defending state filing materials, estimates unpaid loss and loss expense liabilities, provides support to Finance Reporting, and partners with the IT team to implement rate and rule changes in rating. Provides ongoing review and improvements of pricing and processes for greater automation, accuracy, and rate adequacy. Supports peers and less experienced professionals, analysts, and associates in their respective activities on pricing, reserving, and research and development.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in Actuarial or a related field. Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or a related field and/or commensurate work experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Westfield celebrates diversity and is committed to inclusion. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.