Full-Time

RD Pricing Scientist

Deadline 1/8/27
Mercury Insurance

Mercury Insurance

1,001-5,000 employees

Compensation Overview

$92.2k - $174.7k/yr

+ Bonus

Remote in USA

Remote

Flexible to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions.

Category
Product (1)
Required Skills
Market Research
Python
Data Science
R
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree required with emphasis in analytical concentration such as Actuarial Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, Statistics.
  • At least 2 years’ experience in the property and casualty Insurance industry and/or the product development field
  • At least 8 years’ experience with data and analytics applications in Financial and other similar industries
  • Or equivalent combination of education/experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access
  • Proficient in Python, R or other language and statistical software
  • Technical knowledge of property and casualty industry products and services
  • Great analytical and quantitative skills
  • Advanced statistical modeling ability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and capable of delivering a high level of accuracy
  • Ability to work in a deadline driven environment while demonstrating collaborative efforts with various teams
Responsibilities
  • Acts as a subject matter expert in statistical modeling methodology and product research; Identifies business opportunities through data analysis and market research; Researches and evaluates new data sources for risk segmentation improvement; Contribute to the idea generation on data process and modeling methodology evolution.
  • Supports the design, rating and development of new and enhanced products for targeted lines of business; Reviews and understands results of analyses and implements changes in pricing and product models as directed.
  • Partners with Product Development Managers and cross functional teams including Marketing Technology Solutions, Underwriting, Sales Development, and other divisions to implement product enhancements; Supports company-wide initiatives on data and product delivery process.
  • Provides data, statistical and analytical support to others.
  • Mentors junior analysts and provides product training throughout the organization as necessary
Desired Qualifications
  • Ph.D.'s or master's degree preferred

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Brea, California

Founded

1962

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • California regulators approved rate increases April 15, 2026, boosting revenue in key markets.
  • Q1 2026 catastrophe losses fell to $8M from $354M year-over-year due to fewer wildfires.
  • Liberty Mutual's Safeco exit provides thousands of California customers and agents for Mercury acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • State Farm's March 2026 California exit floods Mercury with policyholder influx, overwhelming underwriting capacity.
  • Analyst challenges Q1 wildfire loss estimates as understated 20-30%, triggering SEC reserve adequacy investigation.
  • Acquired Safeco subprime policies deteriorate combined ratio beyond 95% within 12-18 months post-transition.

What makes Mercury Insurance unique

  • BurnBot investment positions Mercury as proactive wildfire risk mitigator versus reactive competitors.
  • Steve Bennett leads dedicated climate risk mitigation strategy across property and casualty lines.
  • IBHS partnership enables premium discounts for Wildfire Prepared Home certified policyholders in high-risk zones.

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Benefits

Paid Time Off

401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance

Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions

Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more

Company News

Cision
Aug 6th, 2025
Mercury Insurance and Safeco Insurance Announce Plans to Transition California Customers and Agents

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is partnering with Liberty Mutual Insurance on a plan to provide coverage for thousands of California Safeco Insurance customers impacted by a shift in Liberty Mutual's California personal lines product strategy.

Insurance Journal
Aug 6th, 2025
Mercury Insurance and Safeco Insurance to Transition California Customers and Agents

Mercury Insurance is partnering with Liberty Mutual Insurance on a plan to provide coverage for thousands of California Safeco Insurance customers impacted by a shift in Liberty Mutual's California personal lines product strategy.

Insurasales
Jun 10th, 2025
Mercury Insurance Names Steve Bennett to Lead Climate Risk Mitigation Strategy

Mercury Insurance has appointed Steve Bennett as Senior Director of Climate and Catastrophe Science to lead initiatives focused on risk mitigation in property and casualty insurance for areas vulnerable to catastrophic events.

Insurance Journal
May 29th, 2025
Certification Enables California, Oregon Homeowners to Earn Premium Discounts

Mercury Insurance partnered with the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety to enable policyholders in wildfire-susceptible areas to earn a premium discount by taking part in IBHS' Wildfire Prepared Home certification program.

Cision
May 28th, 2025
Mercury Insurance Partners With Iheartradio To Honor San Diego'S Community Heroes

"Through our partnership with the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, we're shining a spotlight on those who go the extra mile and have an outsized impact on their local communities." Post thisMercury has partnered with NICUA since 2024 to celebrate music, community and the unique spirit of San Diego. That commitment is on full display through the mural commissioned for the Mercury Sunset Deck and painted by nationally renowned muralist, Nigel Sussman. The artwork captures the city's essence, while incorporating references to nearly two dozen popular songs."Nigel has created a masterpiece and we're very excited to share it with concertgoers," said Thompson. "There are more than 20 musical references contained within the mural, and fans who are able to identify one or all of them and post their findings on Facebook or Instagram with #MercuryMusic, could be rewarded with tickets to a future show as part of our 'Surprise and Delight' campaign."Here's a closer look at Mercury's 2025 sponsorship of NICUA:1. Community Rockstars:Now in its second season, the Community Rockstars program — presented in partnership with iHeartRadio — honors local heroes, including educators, volunteers and philanthropic entrepreneurs. Last year, 10 exceptional individuals were recognized.Fans can nominate their Community Rockstars through the iHeartRadio website