Actuarial Analyst/Sr. Actuarial Analyst/Associate Actuary-Programs

Overview

Actuarial Analyst/Sr. Analyst/Associate Actuary-Programs

 

About us:

 

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.

 

Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values:  accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!

 

Benefits:

 

We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer!

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
• Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
• And much more!

Responsibilities

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is seeking talented and results-driven professionals to join our team as either an Actuarial Analyst/Senior Actuarial Analyst/Associate Actuary, support our Program Business key actuarial functions. We're looking for candidates who excel in technical analysis, process development, and providing valuable insights to support business decisions. 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Complete basic actuarial analysis related to pricing.
• Collaborate within the team to develop and maintain actuarial tools and processes to improve the quality and efficiency of actuarial analyses.
• Implement methodology enhancements and process efficiencies within the department.
• Maintain appropriate documentation that allows another actuarial staff member to understand and recreate the work product.
• Assist with industry research and studies to support actuarial projects.
• Perform basic data preparation, balancing, and reasonability checks using SQL or other data tools to support actuarial analyses and reporting requirements.
• Analyze data and trends to uncover solutions to business challenges.
• Create actuarial reports summarizing analysis results and communicate within the department.
• Grow and develop team members as appropriate through peer review

Qualifications

Actuarial Analyst

• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field with a strong mathematics background
• 2-5 years of actuarial experience, with commercial lines exposure preferred
• Successful completion of 2 or more exams from the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and programming
• Experience with relational databases required; SQL preferred

Senior Actuarial Analyst

• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field with a strong mathematics background
• 3+ years of actuarial experience, with commercial lines exposure preferred
• Successful completion of 4 or more exams from the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)
• Advanced technical skills, including expertise in Microsoft Excel and programming
• Experience with relational databases required; SQL preferred

Associate Actuary

• FCAS, ACAS or near-ACAS with five or more years of actuarial experience and at least two years of actuarial pricing experience. Commercial lines experience preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of results
• Ability to communicate results and assumptions
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data