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Aspire General Insurance · 4 months ago

Director of Data Science

AL,AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL,KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MS, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA,TN, T

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Aspire General Insurance Company is dedicated to providing affordable specialty auto coverage while maintaining excellent service. The Director of Data Science will lead a team in developing predictive models and analytics tools to improve pricing, underwriting, claims, and customer retention strategies, ensuring compliance and driving business impact.

Auto InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsuranceProfessional Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop intellectual property to deepen Aspire's competitive moat using predictive analytics, machine learning, and statistical inference

Create data-driven tools to amplify Aspire’s existing distribution, product, and claims expertise

Partner with finance to project and measure ROI for key activities and spend

Oversee the design, development, and implementation of predictive models and advanced analytics (e.g., pricing, underwriting, claims, broker analytics, fraud, customer retention)

Lead, mentor, and grow data scientists and data analysts. Must be a hands-on technical leader with a player-coach mindset

Ensure model transparency, interpretability, and compliance with regulatory standards

Act as a trusted advisor to leaders in underwriting, actuarial, product, claims, and sales/marketing

Translate business needs into actionable analytics solutions and drive adoption across the organization

Partner with IT and data engineering to improve data availability, quality, and governance

Define and monitor KPIs through dashboards and reports that measure business performance

Present analytical findings and recommendations to executive leadership

Identify and integrate external data sources, new technologies, and tools to enhance decision-making capabilities

Collaborate with outside vendors including managed service providers and software vendors

Stay current with industry trends and innovations in insurance analytics

Qualification

Predictive modelingMachine learningStatistical analysisData visualizationPythonRSQLCloud platformsAuto insurance knowledgeStakeholder engagementBusiness acumenProject managementStrategic thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Economics, Computer Science); master's degree or Ph.D. preferred

10+ years of experience in analytics, including 3+ years in a leadership role

Prior experience in the auto insurance industry is required

Demonstrated success leading analytics teams and delivering business impact

Strong understanding of regulatory considerations in insurance (e.g., rating compliance, model governance)

Expertise in predictive modeling, machine learning, and statistical analysis

Strong command of tools such as Python, R, SQL, and modern data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Deep knowledge of auto insurance data from both operational and analytical perspectives

Proven ability to communicate complex analytics to non-technical stakeholders

Exceptional project management and stakeholder engagement skills

High degree of business acumen and strategic thinking

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Solid understanding of Actuarial concepts, up to exam 5 concepts, is a plus

Ability to develop excellent working relationships with Staff, Clients, and Company Partners

Ability to communicate with others in an effective and friendly manner, one that is conducive to being a conscientious team member, fostering a spirit of goodwill, indicative of a professional environment and atmosphere

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with others to explain complex issues, receive and interpret complex information

Able to represent the Company in a professional manner and contribute to the Corporate Image

Able to consistently provide excellent client service

Preferred

Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred

Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Databricks) is a plus

Solid understanding of Actuarial concepts, up to exam 5 concepts, is a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401k

Company Observed Holidays

Eligible for EOY Bonus- Up to 20% of Salary

Company

Aspire General Insurance

Aspire General Insurance Company is a California-domiciled, private passenger auto liability and physical damage carrier with combined management experience of over 100 years, servicing the needs of its customers.

Founded in 2013

Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA

201-500 employees