Actuarial Assistant/Analyst

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

$60K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, actuarial science, or related field
  • 1-2 CAS exams for Assistant level; 2 years experience and 2+ CAS exams for Analyst level
  • Strong IT and statistical skills; SQL knowledge preferred
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate results and assumptions effectively

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with business partners to support pricing and profitability work
  • Perform actuarial analyses for assigned lines, including data preparation
  • Assist with rate and regulatory filings by preparing supporting documentation
  • Utilize actuarial techniques and tools to analyze data
  • Complete tasks accurately within established timelines and communicate effectively
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for all work products
  • Participate actively in team discussions and professional development

Benefits

  • Meaningful work that has a direct impact on business results
  • Exposure to crucial areas such as pricing, product development, and strategic initiatives
  • Strong support for ongoing actuarial exam progress and professional growth
  • Opportunity to advance within a leading commercial insurance organization
  • Collaborative environment with a highly visible actuarial team
Full Job Description
ResponsibilitiesGUARD is seeking an actuarial professional to join our growing Actuarial team. This position is open at either the Actuarial Assistant or Actuarial Analyst level and will be filled based on the selected candidate's experience, actuarial exam progress, technical skills, and overall qualifications. In this role, you will contribute to core actuarial reserving and/or pricing activities that support informed business decision-making and financial stability across our commercial insurance portfolio. Working closely with actuarial team members and business partners, you will assist with pricing and/or reserve analyses, data preparation and validation, financial reporting support, actuarial research, and process improvement initiatives. The position offers opportunities to develop technical expertise, gain exposure to key business functions, and continue progressing toward Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) credentials in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Actuarial Assistant What You'll Do: Collaborate with business partners (e.g., Claims, Underwriting, Product) to support pricing, filings, and profitability work; ask questions to understand how assigned work ties to business priorities Support actuarial analyses for assigned lines (e.g., workers compensation and/or commercial auto), including data preparation, basic rate level indication support, trend summaries, and segmentation studies. Support rate and regulatory filings by assembling exhibits, summaries, and supporting documentation; ensure results tie out and are review-ready Use actuarial techniques and available tools (e.g., Excel, data extraction/query tools, internal systems) to extract, validate, manipulate, and analyze data, with hands-on support and review Complete assigned tasks accurately within established timelines; communicate questions, issues, or delays early Maintain clear documentation and workpapers so another analyst can understand, recreate, and review the work product Perform peer review of other assistant/analyst work as assigned, focusing on basic checks (reasonableness, tie-outs, completeness, and documentation) Participate actively in team and department meetings by asking questions, sharing observations, and providing status updates as needed Pursue ongoing professional development through consistent progress toward actuarial exams Actuarial Analyst What you'll Do: Complete basic actuarial analysis related to pricing and/or reserving. Collaborate within the team to develop and maintain actuarial tools and processes to improve the quality and efficiency of actuarial analyses. Implement methodology enhancements and process efficiencies within the department. Maintain appropriate documentation that allows another actuarial staff member to understand and recreate the work product. Assist with industry research and studies to support actuarial projects. Perform basic data preparation, balancing, and reasonability checks using SQL or other data tools to support actuarial analyses and reporting requirements. Analyze data and trends to uncover solutions to business challenges. Create actuarial reports summarizing analysis results and communicate within the department. Provide peer review and technical feedback to support team development. Why Join GUARD? Meaningful work with direct impact on business results Collaborative and highly visible actuarial team Exposure to pricing, profitability, product development, and strategic initiatives Strong support for actuarial exam progress and professional development Opportunity to grow your career within a leading commercial insurance organization Qualifications Actuarial Assistant Bachelors degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, actuarial science, or related field At least 1-2 CAS exams are strongly preferred. Prior internship or relevant PC pricing experience are a plus Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of results Ability to communicate results and assumptions Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and model results Results-oriented with the ability to adjust priorities when necessary IT and statistical skills are highly valued. Knowledge of SQL is preferred; VBA Python skills are a plus Actuarial Analyst Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field with a strong mathematics background Minimum 2 years of actuarial experience, with commercial lines exposure preferred Successful completion of 2 or more exams from the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) Ability to communicate results and assumptions Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and model results Technical skills are highly valued. Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, and knowledge of SQL and Power BI are preferred; VBA, Python, or other programming skills are a plus. Salary Range: Depending on experience and qualifications, we are open to hiring at one of the following levels: Actuarial Assistant: $60,000-$80,000 Actuarial Analyst: $70,000-$110,000 In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the salary ranges listed above represent goodfaith estimates for each level. Final leveling, title, and compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law. Work Authorization:Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements. Primary Locations:New York City, NY; Conshohocken, PA; Scottsdale, AZ; Wilkes-Barre, PA This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in one of our offices, with travel as needed.

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