Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Progressive Insurance is hiring a senior research and development analyst for its Small Business Insurance Underwriting Analytics team. The role contributes to Business Owner’s Policy portfolio management, third-party data research, underwriting segmentation, product improvements, and actuarial-based model development.
Responsibilities
- As a research and development analyst senio r on the new Small Business Insurance Underwriting Analytics team, you’ll make critical contributions to the strategic direction of Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) portfolio management, 3rd party data research, and improving underwriting segmentation
- This role is a unique balance between research and recommending new ideas to improve product offerings and developing models using actuarial-based techniques
Skills
- A minimum of six years relevant experience in statistical/quantitative modeling and in using various database tools to manipulate large volumes of structured data in a product, pricing or actuarial role in property & casualty insurance
- Bachelor's degree in quantitative field and a minimum of three years analytical work experience in a product, pricing or actuarial role in property & casualty insurance
- Master's degree in quantitative field of study and a minimum of three years analytical work experience
- PhD in quantitative field of study
- Product, pricing, or actuarial experience in property & casualty insurance. Experience creating or modifying predictive data models using statistical, mathematical or data mining methods
- Intermediate knowledge of SQL or related statistical programming language (SAS, R, or Python)
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively to keep projects moving and hit critical deadlines
- Sponsorship for work authorization for foreign national candidates is available for this position. Individuals in F-1 visa status who will need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire for this position
Benefits
- Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 30% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
- Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
- Wellness & mental health programs
- Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
- Paid time off, including volunteer time off
- Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
- Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
- Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
- Career development & tuition assistance
- Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations
- Remote work allowed with travel to the Progressive Headquarters for team events 3-4 times per year
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