Westfield Specialty Insurance · 3 months ago
Actuarial Data Science Senior Manager
Westfield Center, OH, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWestfield Specialty Insurance is seeking an Actuarial Data Science Senior Manager to lead a team of data scientists and actuaries in enhancing data-driven decision-making in Personal Lines. The role involves driving innovation, collaborating with senior leaders, and managing projects that influence business outcomes while fostering a high-performing team environment.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Develops and executes strategy to advance organizational maturity of Personal Lines data science and actuarial pricing models
Leads a team of data scientists and/or actuaries in support of the development and/or research, learning, and application of novel techniques to create solutions for problems
Identifies opportunities for and initiates projects aligned with data science strategy
Establishes aspirational goals for data science research and translates them into actionable projects and milestones
Proactively develops and maintains business partner relationships across the organization (leadership, customers and IT partners) to identify the opportunity for and to facilitate adoption of data science solutions
Promotes and upholds ethical AI standards in alignment with insurance regulations and industry laws
Owns accountability for talent management and navigation of employee related issues that impact morale and work environment to ensure a high performing team including hiring and selection, succession planning, performance and compensation management, and employee development and career coaching as required
Sets priorities, manages workload distribution, and removes organizational roadblocks
Stays connected to insurance industry trends and emerging techniques through ongoing learning and external engagement
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Data Science, Actuarial, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
7+ years of experience building, validating, and applying predictive analytics and methods to real world problems
3+ years of managing professional data scientists
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Actuarial Science or a related field
Preferred
Advanced degree in Data Science preferred or Actuarial Credential preferred
Company
Westfield Specialty Insurance
Westfield Specialty is a prominent specialty insurance carrier, leveraging the financial strength of Westfield, a leading U.S.-based property and casualty insurance company and the well-established Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brad Kass
Chief Operations Officer
Manoj Jain
Chief Information Officer
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