Manager, Analytics

• Supervises develops and mentors analytics staff to transfer knowledge of risk evaluation techniques and analysis practices
• Assesses resource needs including skills and training requirements
• Develops recommendations on rates rating plans products reinsurance reserving and underwriting for leadership and recommends/implements timely changes to satisfy the financial objectives of the enterprise
• Develops communication strategies and materials to support new plans programs processes products with assistance
• Coordinates effectively with other AFI units to facilitate the accomplishment of departmental and organizational objectives
• Reviews and monitors AFI underwriting results to identify areas of concern or developing trends. Provides recommendations to underwriting about AFI corporate guidelines and standard underwriting practices
• Evaluates AFI reserving standards and adequacy and develops recommendations to address deficiencies or redundancies
• Contributes positively to organizational profitability through the efficient utilization of assigned human and financial resources
• Adheres to internal and external compliance requirements/standards including actuarial and regulatory/legislative practices
• Actively participates in continuing education within the department
• Plans implements manages and/or contributes on projects that are of high complexity
• Forecasts and communicates short-term and long-term project deliverables and status
• Creates predictive models taking into account business constraints
• Helps to shape best practices around application of statistical modeling

• Assists in guiding the development of unit employees. Directs technical instruction relative to risk management analysis (AFI and competitors) permissible loss ratio and reinsurance calculations reserving methodologies/assumptions applicable querying and mapping software research and modeling techniques and statistical reporting and documentation requirements
• Evaluates current/anticipated unit work requirements based on anticipated risk management activities and makes assignments based on work volume and complexity and the capabilities of unit employees
• With manager and leadership assistance evaluates risk portfolio and determines appropriate risk mitigation action
• Develops communication materials (internally and externally) to support process product rating or underwriting changes
• Provides guidance relative to AFI pricing strategies risk tolerance along with internal policies and methods
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships within the unit and with other AFI departments. Coordinates efforts with other units to support accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives
• Works with management and analysts to develop and propagate best practices for data handling and reporting
• Assists management as requested with special projects reporting to Board and SAC new systems and automation projects and budget development
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and/or corporate objectives

• Bachelors Degree required preferably in a relevant discipline such as Mathematics Statistics Actuarial Science Economics or other directly relevant discipline

• Two years of satisfactory job performance as a Sr. Actuarial Analyst I/II (or equivalent) with AFI or five total years of actuarial pricing experience preferably personal lines
• Additional CAS examinations are a substitute for actuarial experience
• Advanced Pay Ranges
  • $113758k to $132718k - One year of satisfactory job performance as an ACAS (or equivalent) with AFI or six total years of actuarial pricing experience preferably personal lines
  • $124640k to $145413k - Two years of satisfactory job performance as an ACAS (or equivalent) with AFI or seven total years of actuarial pricing experience preferably personal lines
  • $137500k to $160416k - Three years of satisfactory job performance as an ACAS (or equivalent) with AFI or eight total years of actuarial pricing experience preferably personal lines

• Excellent verbal communications skills to include the ability to conduct efficient unit meetings and/or training sessions
• Excellent written communications skills to include the ability to the ability to produce well-documented recommendations for management policy and procedure statements and correspondence with external professional contacts (regulators other insurance company staff etc.)
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook Word and Project
• Detailed knowledge of MS Excel and Access
• Detailed knowledge of advanced statistical tools such as R or Python
• Ability to utilize AFIs computer systems and complex query tools for data access manipulation and segmentation

• Ability to perform complex mathematical functions which may include statistical and regression analysis modeling and variance analysis.

• Ability to gather and analyze relevant facts and information needed to determine appropriate actions or recommendations to management
• Demonstrates excellent negotiation skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks with only general guidance

• Preferably pursuing fellowship actuarial designation (FCAS) and has attained Associate in the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) membership
• Advanced Pay Ranges
  • $113758k to $132718k:Completed one fellowship exam (either 7 8 or 9) or 3 or more years experience as a credentialed actuary or similar
  • $124640k to $145413k: Completed two fellowship exams (any two of 7 8 or 9) or 6 or more years experience as a credentialed actuary or similar
  • $137500k to $160416k: Attainment of Fellow in the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS)

Required Experience:

Manager