Actuarial Analyst, Business Performance Analytics

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Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is aligned with managers of an operational area in Claims to develop actuarial analytics and monitor results of loss and claim count data. This position will help Analysts 1 and 2s translate operational performance into a financial impact for a business unit outside of Claim. This position leverages an understanding of relational database structures to compile, analyze and present data. An Analyst 3 will develop and communicate results that provide actionable insights.  An Analyst 3 will work with leaders in different functional areas inside Claims and the broader organization including Product Management, Actuarial, Finance and Data Science. An Analyst 3 will have an opportunity to participate in predictive modeling projects working with the Data Science team. Analyst 3s should have strong personal and situational awareness. They understand how they are being perceived by others and are learning to tailor the message for the audience and situation with some direction.                 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Navigates inside the Claims organization effectively with limited direction.
• Performs analyses using actuarial reserving methodologies to provide insight into the impacts of environmental, operational, and systems changes.
• Analyzes trends in data and translates impacts to calendar and accident periods.  
• Extract data using SQL or NoSQL to identify an operational or environmental trend impacting the financials.
• Direct with Analyst and Senior Analyst professional development via mentoring.
• Ability to develop meaningful insights and communicate with supporting data and the appropriate tool
• Consistently uses best practices to document and organize work.
• Proactively monitors internal and external factors influencing income statement & balance sheet.
• Handles multiple competing priorities effectively with limited direction.
• Demonstrates mastery of coverages, Claims Operational Processes and functional areas while interpreting results and trends.
• Communicates concisely and clearly using all mediums.
• Handles multiple competing priorities effectively including long term projects.
• Some travel may be required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of Actuarial Science, Data Science, Economics, Physics, Math, Computer Science, Engineering - Mechanical or Electrical.
• 3+ P&C Insurance Experience
• 4+ year of actuarial work experience.
• ACAS strongly preferred
• Advanced skills with Tableau, Python or R or other programming language               
• Ability to apply descriptive analytics to analyze data and validate assumptions
• Ability to do variance analysis independently. Uses advanced techniques to describe incremental contributors to total variance.
• Ability to apply actuarial reserving methods.
• Ability to extract data using SQL or NoSQL.
• Ability to mentor
• Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity
• This role can be worked hybrid at a local Kemper office or remotely for a non-local candidate.

The range for this position is $79,500 to $132,900. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.  This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)  

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles.  

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.  

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