at QBE The Americas in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The Opportunity
This role is responsible for providing direct support for pricing large national accounts primarily for umbrella and excess.
Primary Responsibilities
This position will support transactional pricing needs for the growing Specialty Casualty business segment, including pricing and portfolio analysis for Umbrella and Excess Casualty across large national & international customer accounts. The individual will work directly with underwriters and senior pricing actuaries to evaluate submission data quality, primary loss forecasts, and excess loss severity. As needed, they will also support transactional pricing needs in MM Casualty lines, rater development and testing, and portfolio analyses including loss costs, expenses, and ILFs. Ideal candidates would have 2-5 years of experience in commercial pricing and exposure to large commercial casualty or transactional account support would be a plus.
Required Education
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Required Experience
* 2 years relevant experience
Preferred Competencies/Skills
* Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
*Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
*Implement planning to prioritize, organize, measure own work
*Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment
*Choose a solution to a problem even in ambiguous or difficult situations
*Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience
*Keep an open mind, consider unique approaches and be open to change and considerable variety in the workplace
*Show drive and initiative
Preferred Education Specifics
* Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics or other quantitative field
Preferred Experience
2-5 years in an Actuarial or Analytics department
Experience in a pricing role, preferably large casualty and/or transactional support work
Preferred Licenses/Certifications
* 4+ casualty actuarial exams
Preferred Knowledge
* Working knowledge of statistical methods and specialized math including calculus and probability
*Knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows how the industry works
*Working knowledge of computer systems and software such as SAS and R
*Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
*Working knowledge of basic to moderately complex actuarial techniques
About QBE
We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the center of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than 12,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.
We believe this is our moment: What if it was yours too?
Your career at QBE - let's make it happen!
US Only - Travel Frequency
* Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)
US Only - Physical Demands
* General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.
US Only - Disclaimer
* To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Job Type
* Individual Contributor
Global Disclaimer
* The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They... For full info follow application link.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The companies of QBE North America are committed to equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.
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