The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc

Actuarial Employee Benefits Valuation

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Path to become a credentialed SOA actuary with at least 2 passed exams
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Proficient in Excel; knowledge of SQL, VBA, R, Python, or SAS is a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail with strong time and project management skills
  • Proactive and resourceful, capable of driving processes to conclusion

Responsibilities

  • Own the reserving methods and processes for Supplemental Accident & Health products
  • Present monthly loss ratio results to the Employee Benefits Chief Actuary, detailing drivers of results
  • Develop and report LTD metrics, conducting ad hoc analysis as needed
  • Lead or participate in major reserve projects, updating assumptions for individual claims
  • Continuously improve data and reserve processes
  • Prepare reserve reconciliations for audit compliance
  • Support the LTD Settlement Claims team with actuarial judgement

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement in Hartford, CT
  • Comprehensive total compensation package including bonuses and incentives
  • Opportunity for career development tailored to competency
  • Exposure to diverse Employee Benefits products
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams including Business Intelligence and Data Science
Full Job Description
Actuarial Analyst - AC08DE

Sr. Actuarial Analyst - AC08CE

This Actuarial Analyst position will be the key actuary responsible for reserving of the Supplemental Accident & Health products (e.g. Critical Illness) while also gaining exposure to all Employee Benefits products, such as LTD and Life, through projects and analyses. The candidate will work closely with the other functions in Employee Benefits including Business Intelligence, Pricing, Finance, Claims, and Data Science. This position will be tailored to the competency level and the career development needs of the candidate.

Reserving for Supp A&H includes owning the reserve models and process improvements, booking reserves to the ledger, and presenting the drivers of results to the EB Chief Actuary. This role will be heavily involved in the annual project that updates and refines the L1 models for individual claim reserves of LTD and Life Premium Waiver (>$5B of reserves). Further, they will develop, interpret, and improve metrics that assist the business in understanding trends and drivers of results. As time and prioritization allows, the student will be asked to help analyze emerging issues and trends that are impacting profitability.

Responsibilities:

  • Reserving for Supp A&H products including ownership of methods and process.


  • Present Supp A&H loss ratio results at month-end to the EB Chief Actuary, explaining drivers of results.


  • Develop and report LTD metrics to Claims and various levels of management; perform ad hoc analysis of loss ratio drivers as priorities arise.


  • Lead/participate in one major reserve project each year (Premium Waiver or LTD), utilizing company experience and predictive models to update reserve assumptions on individual claims.


  • Continuously improve outdated data and reserve processes.


  • Prepare reserve reconciliations for internal and external auditors, ensuring regulatory compliance.


  • Support the LTD Settlement Claims team using LTD reserve systems and actuarial judgement.


Experience & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Life Actuarial exam path to become a credentialed SOA actuary with at least 2 passed exams required.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively resolve complex issues.
  • Strong Excel skills required. Knowledge of SQL, VBA, R, Python, SAS or similar code languages a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail with strong time and project management skills.
  • Driven, intellectually curious, passionate, resourceful and creative.
  • Proactive individual, who challenges existing processes, can influence others and drive a process to a conclusion while meeting critical deadlines


Work Arrangement:

This role will be hybrid in our Hartford CT location.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$76,800 - $115,200

The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

About The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc

The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. Throughout our rich history of more than 200 years, countless businesses and individuals, including Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln and Babe Ruth, have turned to our company for protection. The Hartford celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2010.

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Learn more about The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc
Size
18,500 employees
Market Cap
$24.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.7 billion
Founded
1810
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$20.5 billion
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