Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GuideOne Insurance is a provider of risk solutions and services. The Senior Underwriting Strategy Analyst supports underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, risk selection, and profitability initiatives through advanced analytics, governance, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Support development and execution of underwriting strategies aligned to growth, profitability, and risk appetite goals
- Analyze portfolio performance trends (loss ratio, hit rate, retention, pricing adequacy) and recommend actionable improvements
- Monitor underwriting guidelines and identify opportunities for refinement based on emerging experience and market dynamics
- Assist in segmentation strategies to optimize risk selection and pricing precision
- Conduct advanced data analysis to identify drivers of loss, profitability, and underwriting performance
- Develop dashboards, scorecards, and reporting frameworks for leadership visibility
- Partner with actuarial, data science, and finance teams to evaluate pricing models and assumptions
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for underwriting leadership
- Support governance frameworks including referral processes, authority structures, and underwriting controls
- Perform audits and quality assurance reviews to ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines
- Identify process gaps and recommend enhancements to improve consistency and decision quality
- Partner with Product, Actuarial, Claims, Distribution, and Operations to align strategy and execution
- Contribute to product development, coverage enhancements, and market positioning initiatives
- Support field underwriting teams with insights, tools, and strategic guidance
- Identify and lead initiatives to streamline underwriting workflows and reduce friction
- Support automation, digitization, and decision-support tool development
- Drive continuous improvement in underwriting efficiency and scalability
- Lead or support high-impact initiatives such as:
- New program or segment launches
- Profitability remediation strategies
- Expansion into new markets or distribution channels
- Prepare executive-level presentations and strategic recommendations
Skills
- • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Data Analytics, or related field
- • 5+ years of experience in underwriting, underwriting strategy, or analytics within insurance
- • Strong understanding of underwriting principles, pricing dynamics, and risk selection
- • Advanced analytical skills (Excel, SQL, or similar tools; Tableau/Power BI preferred)
- • Demonstrated ability to translate data into business strategy
- • Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- • Strong business and financial acumen
- • Executive communication and storytelling
- • Collaboration and stakeholder influence
- • Detail orientation with a results-driven mindset
- • Experience in commercial lines
- • Exposure to predictive modeling, pricing analytics, or portfolio optimization
- • Project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- • Professional designations (CPCU, ARM, ACAS/FCAS, etc.)
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members.
- 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary.
- Free Basic Life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance.
- Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs.
- Wellness incentives
- Generous time off program including; personal, holiday, and volunteer paid time off.
- Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions.
- Educational assistance program.
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