Actuarial Analyst, Hybrid Remote in Lansing, MI or REMOTE option available, AF Group
AF Group

This position will have a heavier focus on rating/filings. The core actuarial functions include pricing, reserving, reinsurance analysis, and forecasting. Additional responsibilities include management reporting, competitor analysis, strategy support, financial data calls, and other ad hoc projects.

Specific Responsibilities by Focus Area:

Actuarial Analyst:

• Gather, analyze and present data in a format appropriate for pricing, loss reserving, product development, reinsurance and other financial analysis. Make recommendations and present data to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in compilation of rate reviews including calculation of trends and rate indications.
• Develop and refine reports for management of pricing, loss reserving, and forecasting.
• Update premium and loss projections.
• Completion of quarterly dividend and retro premium accruals.
• Update tables and formulas in large account pricing workbook.
• Compile rate pages and rate filing support.
• Gather and report out on industry financial data.
• Support the maintenance of the catastrophic claim inventory including underlying assumptions and models.
• Support various reinsurance functions.
• Provide support for the quarterly loss reserve analysis.
• Assist with the calculation of reinsurance recoverable.
• Assist with monthly scorecard reporting.
• Compile data submissions for reinsurance pricing and external auditors. Perform other ad hoc projects as required.
• Perform ad hoc pricing, reserving, and forecasting studies.
• Assist with the updating of experience reports.
• Exercise discretion when communicating outside of department.
• Maintain confidentiality of information processed as appropriate.
• The candidate will be responsible for supporting the process of transitioning workers compensation rates from a proposed NCCI/Bureau circular to the production environment of our policy administration rating system. The candidate will be familiar with the intricacies surrounding each state and should be comfortable navigating the NCCI/Bureau websites and reading NCCI/Bureau circulars. The candidate will be familiar with JIRA/story writing. This candidate will populate rate books, test rates in multiple environments, and place/release holds.

Focus on Financial Data Calls:

• Combine data from multiple sources to fulfill financial data call reporting requirements.
• Use bureau tools and forms to validate and submit financial call data.
• Research and resolve rating bureau inquiries, criticisms, and error reports related to financial data calls using appropriate combination of explanation and error correction.
• Maintain current knowledge of workers' compensation financial data call reports and requirements and update process and procedure documentation appropriately.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Calculate and maintain company rate and loss cost deviations used in financial data calls
• Implement new processes and procedures.
• Review data and processes that impact financial data call reporting, provide analyses and recommend solutions.
• Maintain technical and practical knowledge of company processing systems, data sources and how best to obtain data.
• Collaborate with the Actuarial Data Team to ensure consistency and alignment of financial data information.
• Work with minimum supervision and exercise significant discretion and independent judgment.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or a related field is required. Successful completion of one CAS examinations required. Continuous learning, as defined by the Company's learning philosophy, is required. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of actuarial principles and practices, underwriting and claims practices preferred.
• Knowledge of mathematics and statistics with the ability to perform necessary mathematical computations.
• Ability to apply the principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, identify trends and draw conclusions.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, with the ability to communicate actuarial concepts and conclusions to non-actuaries.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and preferably Microsoft Access.
• Competent and comfortable learning and working with new software.
• Maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards. Minimal travel required.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum education, experience, skills, knowledge and ability levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an \"at will\" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.

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