Full-Time
Senior Health Care Analyst
Trend Insights Analytics
Posted on 8/13/2025
AF Group
501-1,000 employees
Specialty insurance holding company with agencies
No salary listed
Detroit, MI, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Health Care, Information Systems, Statistics or other related field is required.
- Six (6) or more years experience in related experience, typically in two (2) subject areas (e.g. financial analysis, planning, health care economics, health care policy, statistical modeling, business decisions, analysis, or business management).
- Excellent analytical, planning, problem solving, verbal and written skills to communicate complex ideas.
- Excellent knowledge and use of existing software packages (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
- Strong working knowledge of data languages such as Python and / or SQL.
- Ability to work independently, within a team environment and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
- Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.
- Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, implementation, and leading department assignments.
- Research, compile and analyze appropriate and relevant data and make recommendations for operational improvements.
- Leads in the research, analysis, identification and evaluation of data from assigned problems to evaluate existing and potential trends and issues.
- Manage and monitor multiple projects simultaneously by establishing project plans and objectives to ensure goal attainment within defined parameters.
- Develop lines of communication to discuss/review results of analysis to management via reports/presentations and assist management in implementing programs that provide solutions.
- Investigate, review, recommend, communicate and implement solutions which identify problems/root cause of issues.
- Identify and resolve challenges in order to fulfill key corporate objectives and respond to the demand of change management and initiate actions needed to plan, organize and control team activities.
- Independently develop and plan, reports, papers and/or other materials in a clear and concise manner.
- Provide expertise and guidance to unit and corporate staff as required.
- Acts as liaison between corporate business areas and participates in group or committee discussions.
- Expert understanding of claims, member, and provider data.
- Strong working knowledge of database infrastructure and data querying languages such as SQL, Python to manipulate and analyze data.
- Ability to utilize and adapt to new analytics tools such as Databricks.
- Experience building dashboards in Tableau and working with episodic data is a plus.
- Advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field.
- Experience in healthcare and/or insurance industries.
AF Group operates as a holding company in the specialty insurance market, owning affiliated insurance companies that offer tailored insurance solutions. Its approach combines underwriting expertise with medical management to optimize client outcomes, and it distributes products through a network of independent agents to achieve broad market reach and localized service. With over a century of experience, AF Group maintains financial stability, evidenced by an A.M. Best rating of Excellent. The company grows by acquiring and integrating insurers that complement its portfolio, such as AmeriTrust Group, which expanded its footprint in property and casualty insurance. The goal is to broaden AF Group's specialty insurance offerings and strengthen its competitive market position.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
Founded
1912
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Enstar acquisition leverages balance sheet strength for AF Group growth post-2026.
- Sixth Street partnership provides flexible capital for specialty insurance expansion.
- Mike Valiante's promotion transforms products into multiline solutions for agents.
What critics are saying
- Regulatory rejection blocks Enstar deal by antitrust concerns in H2 2026.
- Integration failures cause underwriting disruptions and agent attrition within 12 months.
- CompWest loses 15% small commercial share to AmTrust's lower premiums in 6 months.
What makes AF Group unique
- AF Group delivers specialty insurance via brands like Accident Fund across 50 states.
- Delegated underwriting programs with risk-sharing distinguish AF Specialty from fronting carriers.
- Over century-long disciplined underwriting yields $3.3B gross written premium in 2025.
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Enstar Group, a global insurance and reinsurance firm backed by Sixth Street, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The transaction values were not disclosed. Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, AF Group has operated for over a century and now delivers commercial and specialty insurance solutions across all 50 US states. The company reported consolidated gross written premium of $3.3 billion in 2025. Upon completion, AF Group will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Enstar whilst operating largely as a standalone company under its existing leadership team. The acquisition combines complementary capabilities in property and casualty insurance, including workers' compensation, and expands Enstar's global re/insurance solutions.
/PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary AF Group to Enstar Group, a...
Enstar announces acquisition of AF Group. By GlobeNewswire February 13, 2026 HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Enstar Group Limited ("Enstar"), a leading global insurance and reinsurance group backed by investment vehicles managed by affiliates of Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, today announced it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. ("AF Group") from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("Blue Cross"). Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, AF Group has been a premier provider of innovative insurance solutions through its affiliate brands for more than a century. Since its acquisition by Blue Cross in 1994, the organisation has strengthened its position in the US property and casualty market and now delivers commercial and specialty insurance solutions in all 50 states, backed by a longstanding record of disciplined underwriting and profitability, with consolidated gross written premium of $3.3 billion in 2025. The acquisition combines AF Group and Enstar's complementary capabilities in property and casualty insurance, including workers' compensation, leveraging Enstar's balance sheet strength to support AF Group's business while expanding Enstar's suite of global re/insurance solutions to serve a broader client base. Upon completion of the transaction, AF Group will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Enstar and operate largely as a standalone company, supported by Enstar. AF Group is expected to operate under its existing leadership team, continuing its commitment to delivering exceptional service whilst benefitting from the scale, network and expertise of Enstar and its investor group, including its partnership with Sixth Street. Sixth Street is a premier strategic partner to leading insurance companies and this transaction continues the expansion of Sixth Street's investment footprint. The transaction is expected to complete in the second half of 2026 upon receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions. Dominic Silvester, Enstar's Chief Executive Officer, said: "This transaction is a compelling live market opportunity that brings together two organisations with complementary strengths and common values. Enstar and our partners at Sixth Street are committed to working alongside AF Group as it executes its strategic plans. Our balance sheet strength, asset and liability management expertise, and strong financial strength ratings provide a solid platform for AF Group's future, while enabling us to expand our offering of both prospective and retrospective insurance solutions." Lisa Corless, AF Group's President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "This transaction combines our expertise, underwriting discipline and people-first culture with Enstar's proven market experience and financial strength. Aligned with our core offerings and strong commitment to customer centered service, this partnership will support continuity for agent partners, policyholders, and clients, and will enable us to build on our foundation of excellence." Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and Guy Carpenter Capital & Advisory, a division of MMC Securities LLC, served as financial advisers to Enstar on the transaction. Hogan Lovells, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP acted as legal advisers. About Enstar Enstar is a global insurance and reinsurance group providing leading retrospective and specialist underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies across Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. With over $22 billion in total assets, $6.4 billion in shareholders' equity (as of 30 June, 2025), and more than 130 transactions completed since formation, Enstar has a proven record of pioneering innovative re/insurance solutions. The Group's financial strength is supported by "A" ratings from AM Best and S&P for its flagship reinsurer, Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited. Enstar is privately owned and supported by investment vehicles managed by affiliates of Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com. About Sixth Street Sixth Street is a global investment firm with over $125 billion in assets under management and committed capital. The firm uses its long-term flexible capital, data-enabled capabilities, and One Team culture to develop themes and offer solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Founded in 2009, Sixth Street has more than 700 team members including over 300 investment professionals around the world1. For more information, and additional disclosures, visit https://www.sixthstreet.com/, and follow Sixth Street on LinkedIn. 1Total Sixth Street employees as of 10/31/2025 About AF Group AF Group is a nationally recognized holding company whose affiliated insurance brands are premier providers of innovative, specialty insurance solutions offered through independent agents nationwide. All policies are underwritten by a licensed insurer subsidiary. Accident Fund Insurance Company of America. For more information, visit afgroup.com. (C) AF Group. Sixth Street
Enstar announces acquisition of AF Group. HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Enstar Group Limited ("Enstar"), a leading global insurance and reinsurance group backed by investment vehicles managed by affiliates of Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, today announced it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. ("AF Group") from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("Blue Cross"). Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, AF Group has been a premier provider of innovative insurance solutions through its affiliate brands for more than a century. Since its acquisition by Blue Cross in 1994, the organisation has strengthened its position in the US property and casualty market and now delivers commercial and specialty insurance solutions in all 50 states, backed by a longstanding record of disciplined underwriting and profitability, with consolidated gross written premium of $3.3 billion in 2025. The acquisition combines AF Group and Enstar's complementary capabilities in property and casualty insurance, including workers' compensation, leveraging Enstar's balance sheet strength to support AF Group's business while expanding Enstar's suite of global re/insurance solutions to serve a broader client base. Upon completion of the transaction, AF Group will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Enstar and operate largely as a standalone company, supported by Enstar. AF Group is expected to operate under its existing leadership team, continuing its commitment to delivering exceptional service whilst benefitting from the scale, network and expertise of Enstar and its investor group, including its partnership with Sixth Street. Sixth Street is a premier strategic partner to leading insurance companies and this transaction continues the expansion of Sixth Street's investment footprint. The transaction is expected to complete in the second half of 2026 upon receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions. Dominic Silvester, Enstar's Chief Executive Officer, said: "This transaction is a compelling live market opportunity that brings together two organisations with complementary strengths and common values. Enstar and our partners at Sixth Street are committed to working alongside AF Group as it executes its strategic plans. Our balance sheet strength, asset and liability management expertise, and strong financial strength ratings provide a solid platform for AF Group's future, while enabling us to expand our offering of both prospective and retrospective insurance solutions." Lisa Corless, AF Group's President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "This transaction combines our expertise, underwriting discipline and people-first culture with Enstar's proven market experience and financial strength. Aligned with our core offerings and strong commitment to customer centered service, this partnership will support continuity for agent partners, policyholders, and clients, and will enable us to build on our foundation of excellence." Advisors Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and Guy Carpenter Capital & Advisory, a division of MMC Securities LLC, served as financial advisers to Enstar on the transaction. Hogan Lovells, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP acted as legal advisers. About Enstar Enstar is a global insurance and reinsurance group providing leading retrospective and specialist underwriting capabilities through its network of group companies across Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia. With over $22 billion in total assets, $6.4 billion in shareholders' equity (as of 30 June, 2025), and more than 130 transactions completed since formation, Enstar has a proven record of pioneering innovative re/insurance solutions. The Group's financial strength is supported by "A" ratings from AM Best and S&P for its flagship reinsurer, Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited. Enstar is privately owned and supported by investment vehicles managed by affiliates of Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com. About Sixth Street Sixth Street is a global investment firm with over $125 billion in assets under management and committed capital. The firm uses its long-term flexible capital, data-enabled capabilities, and One Team culture to develop themes and offer solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Founded in 2009, Sixth Street has more than 700 team members including over 300 investment professionals around the world[1]. For more information, and additional disclosures, visit https://www.sixthstreet.com/, and follow Sixth Street on LinkedIn. [1] Total Sixth Street employees as of 10/31/2025 About AF Group AF Group is a nationally recognized holding company whose affiliated insurance brands are premier providers of innovative, specialty insurance solutions offered through independent agents nationwide. All policies are underwritten by a licensed insurer subsidiary. Accident Fund Insurance Company of America. For more information, visit afgroup.com. (C) AF Group.
AF Group names Mike Valiante as president, Commercial Markets. Lansing, MI - AF Group recently announced the promotion of Mike Valiante as president of Commercial Markets. "Mike is an exceptional, highly respected leader who has demonstrated a clear passion for our organization and our agents and brokers," said Lisa Corless, president and CEO of AF Group. "His experience in building trusted, long-term relationships and profitable underwriting and operating strategies will serve him well in this expanded role, and we're excited to see how his vision will enhance key partnerships and our organization over the long term." A seasoned industry executive, Valiante first joined the organization in 2011 as director of Field Operations for AF Group's Third Coast Underwriters brand and was promoted to vice president in 2013 with increasing responsibility for business development, underwriting and data and analytics. In 2020, he assumed leadership of Business Development and Operations for Accident Fund and later advanced to his most recent senior vice president role with responsibilities for small commercial markets. "I'm grateful to Lisa for the opportunity to lead our strong Commercial Markets team and create a market-centric model rooted in our expertise in workers' compensation," said Valiante. "Our goal is to transform our products and service offerings, deliver specialized multiline solutions and further anchor our agent partnerships to reflect their immense value to our future." Valiante earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marietta College (Marietta, Ohio) and he serves as chair of the board for Habitat for Humanity Greater Capital Region in Lansing.