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AAIS (American Association of Insurance Services) · 8 hours ago

Actuarial Data Scientist, Manager

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $125K/yr

7+ years exp

AAIS (American Association of Insurance Services) is a not-for-profit advisory organization serving the property and casualty insurance industry. The Actuarial Data Scientist, Manager will lead predictive modeling and advanced analytics efforts for insurance pricing, managing a team of data scientists and ensuring the optimal use of the Akur8 platform.

AdviceInsuranceNon Profit

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leverage data-driven insights to guide strategic planning and operational improvements

Manage and mentor a team of data scientists and actuarial analytic professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Serve as the enterprise-wide Product Owner for Akur8, ensuring optimal usage and alignment with business goals

Develop and maintain predictive modeling policies, procedures, and governance frameworks

Drive the creation of Akur8-ready datasets from AAIS databases and ensure data integrity and readiness for modeling

Lead cross-functional project teams as a Project Sponsor, ensuring alignment, communication, and delivery of key milestones

Collaborate with actuarial, product, and regulatory teams to develop filing materials and support state filings for Akur8 use-cases

Translate complex data into clear, actionable business recommendations for senior leadership

Champion the use of advanced analytics tools and methodologies to support pricing and underwriting decisions

Represent AAIS in industry forums and contribute to thought leadership in predictive modeling and pricing strategy

Perform additional duties as assigned or requested

Lead, coach, and develop a team to deliver high performance and support individual growth

Set clear goals and expectations, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback

Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture

Manage day-to-day operations, ensure alignment with department objectives, and remove barriers to performance

Support resource planning, workload distribution, and prioritization of tasks

Facilitate regular team meetings, one-on-one check-ins, and performance conversations

Identify and address performance issues in a timely and constructive manner

Partner with Human Resources on talent-related matters such as hiring, onboarding, development, employee relations, and performance management. Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the team

Represent the team’s needs and perspectives in cross-functional discussions

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards

Qualification

Predictive modelingInsurance pricingTeam managementData analytics toolsSASSQLRPythonBusiness acumenData visualizationContinuous improvementExcelVBAAkur8Communication skillsStrategic thinkingLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Proven expertise in predictive modeling and working with insurance pricing strategies

Experience working in property and casualty insurance industry

Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes

Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools and programming languages (e.g., SAS, SQL, R, Python, Akur8)

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Experience in developing and visualizing data-driven insights for executive-level decision-making

Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience developing high-performing teams

Ability to communicate effectively across multiple channels and asynchronously in a remote-first working environment

Bachelor's degree with in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or related field

7-10 years of insurance industry experience with a focus on actuarial analytics, predictive modeling, or pricing strategies

Demonstrated experience managing teams and leading strategic initiatives

Minimum travel is required for annual all-company gatherings or team design sessions (up to 5% of the time)

Preferred

Completion of CSPA, ACAS, or FCAS, a plus

Strong technical skills in Excel; proficiency in VBA, SAS, SQL, R, Python, or other database management languages strongly preferred

Hands-on experience with Akur8 and other predictive modeling platforms strongly preferred

Company

AAIS (American Association of Insurance Services)

Since 1936, the American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS) has served the property & casualty (P&C) insurance industry as the only national not-for-profit advisory organization governed by its Member insurance carriers.

Founded in 1936

Lisle, Illinois, USA

51-200 employees

https://aaisonline.com

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