Zurich Looking for Senior Actuarial Analyst / Actuarial Analyst, Commercial Auto Pricing at Schaumburg, Illinois Full Time

Zurich North America is currently looking for a Senior Actuarial Analyst / Actuarial Analyst based out of our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. We are also open to this role working out of Zurich offices in lower Manhattan (NYC), Owings Mills, Maryland, Overland Park, Kansas, or Omaha, Nebraska. While this is an office-based position we are offering the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely and you will collaborate with your manager to set a schedule that supports you, our customers, and the team.

This role is a part of Zurich North America’s Technical Underwriting, Line of Business Pricing Team and will support our Commercial Auto line of business. The Technical Underwriting, Line of Business Pricing Team is responsible for delivering the product pricing for Zurich North America. The Line of Business Pricing Team works closely with other Actuarial teams as well as Product Management and Market Facing Underwriting teams to support achievement of Zurich’s financial objectives.

 In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Assist the Line of Business Pricing Team across numerous scheduled, business-as-usual, and ad-hoc projects
• Deliver pricing analysis support including the development of rates, rating plans, and portfolio management strategies
• Deliver analyses on several key pricing parameter updates including trend analysis, loss development factors and expense assumptions
• Work across actuarial, statistical, and IT functions to support current and future pricing tools across multiple platforms
• Provide support for and acquire in-depth knowledge of pricing tools and related monitoring including working knowledge of underlying predictive models
• Where appropriate, provide rate filing support including formal indications and evaluation of pricing levels
• Establish and maintain excellent communication and collaboration within as well as between teams.

This role will be filled at either the Senior Actuarial Analyst or Actuarial Analyst level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Senior Actuarial Analyst Basic Qualifications (5T):

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associates Degree
  OR
• Bachelor’s Degree
  AND
• Successful completion of 5 or more actuarial exams (applicable to FCAS designation or equivalent international certification) with 2 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area
  OR
• Successful completion of 3 or more actuarial exams (applicable to FCAS designation or equivalent international certification) with 3 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area.

Actuarial Analyst Basic Qualifications (4T):

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and 2 or more years technical/insurance experience
  OR
• Bachelor’s Degree with 3.0 cumulative GPA and No prior experience required in the Actuarial area
  AND
• Successful completion of one or more actuarial exams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in multiple functional areas including pricing, reserving, and capital management
• Prior Commercial Lines pricing experience with an emphasis on Workers’ Compensation or Commercial Auto
• Experience transforming data in the business analysis area and providing explanation and inputs to IT
• Familiarity with statistical and predictive modeling techniques
• Experience with Alteryx, R, and SQL
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, particularly possessing the ability to share technical results and recommendations to audiences at varying levels of analytic understanding
• Experience collaborating on cross-functional team projects
• Experience with time-management around multiple workstreams.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to our COVID-related health and safety protocols ( ), including, without limitation, a requirement that employees attest as to their vaccination status with a YES/NO, and upload proof of vaccination status, or a negative COVID test result when applicable, to a third-party vendor. These protocols are continuously re-evaluated and the requirements may change at any time.
 
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Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.
 
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Location(s): AM – Schaumburg, AM – New York, AM – Overland Park, AM – Omaha, AM – Owings Mills
Remote Working: No
Schedule: Full Time
 
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