Full-Time

Actuary – Pricing

Posted on 4/9/2024

Argo Group

Argo Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Specialized insurance solutions for niche markets

Financial Services

Mid, Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Required Skills
Python
Communications
R
SQL
Financial analysis
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or Finance related field
  • At least ACAS or 5+ exams in current pursuit of ACAS or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of actuarial experience, preferably with commercial lines
  • Experience with at least one coding language (SQL, R, Python, SAS, VBA, etc.)
  • Broad overall knowledge of insurance
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to interact and work within a team environment
  • Ability to manage concurrent projects
  • Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and able to quickly evaluate the accuracy of information
  • Proficient PC skills (Windows and Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Predictive modeling experience is a plus
  • Rate filing experience a plus
  • Creative and flexible mentality
Responsibilities
  • Work in a team environment with underwriting, claims, financial, IT, digital, and marketing professionals
  • Data work in R, Python, SQL, Excel, and PowerBI including data cleansing/manipulation, EDA, and model building
  • Conduct actuarial and financial analysis to quantify performance including predictive modeling
  • Work closely with business partners and provide direction on ways to improve portfolio performance
  • Evaluate new business opportunities and/or programs and share recommendations with business partners
  • Lead loss ratio planning and reforecast process on a quarterly basis
  • Explore new tools to drive efficiencies and refine existing workflows
  • Create and automate datasets and reports for actuarial analysis
  • Manage rate filings where applicable

Argo Group serves as an ideal workplace due to its focus on specialized insurance solutions for niche markets, which provides employees with unique challenges and learning opportunities in the property and casualty sector. The company's emphasis on using advanced data analytics and digital tools highlights its commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancement within the insurance industry. This approach not only enhances employee skill sets but also positions Argo Group as a leader in adapting to and addressing complex insurance needs.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$17.9M

Headquarters

New York, New York

Founded

1996

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

-2%