Marsh McLennan

AVP/VP, Underwriting Analytics

Marsh McLennan$105K — $192K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline.
  • 3–6 years of experience in data science or advanced analytics.
  • Prior insurance industry experience is required.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; R familiarity is a plus.
  • Experience with predictive or diagnostic modeling techniques.
  • Strong understanding of probability and statistics.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop analytical models and tools for underwriting objectives.
  • Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to large datasets.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business questions into analytical solutions.
  • Build models for risk segmentation and underwriting optimization.
  • Design exploratory data analysis to assess portfolio characteristics.
  • Engineer features from structured insurance datasets.
  • Support model validation and testing for analytical workflows.
  • Create visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities available.
  • Vibrant and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Access to a range of career opportunities and rewards.
  • Supportive leadership to assist in personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Company:
Guy Carpenter

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Underwriting Analytics team at Guy Carpenter. This role will be based in any of Guy Carpenter's offices. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The Underwriting Analytics team develops analytical solutions that support underwriting strategy, portfolio insights, risk segmentation, and decision support across the business. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of data science, underwriting, and business strategy, partnering closely with technical and commercial stakeholders to deliver scalable insights and tools.

We will count on you to:

  • Develop and enhance analytical models, decision tools, and data products that support underwriting and portfolio management objectives.
  • Apply statistical, machine learning, and data mining techniques to large internal and external datasets to identify patterns, performance drivers, and emerging risk insights.
  • Partner with underwriting, broking, actuarial, catastrophe modeling, and portfolio management teams to translate business questions into scalable analytical solutions.
  • Build models and analytical frameworks for use cases such as risk segmentation, portfolio monitoring, performance attribution, propensity analysis, anomaly detection, and underwriting optimization.
  • Design and execute exploratory data analysis to assess portfolio characteristics, underwriting outcomes, loss experience, and market trends.
  • Engineer features from structured and semi-structured insurance datasets, including exposure, submission, pricing, claims, and third-party data sources.
  • Support productionization of analytical workflows by contributing to model validation, documentation, version control, testing, and monitoring.
  • Create clear and compelling visualizations, summaries, and presentations that communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting analytics capabilities, data pipelines, and modeling standards across the team.
  • Stay current on emerging methods in machine learning, optimization, and applied analytics relevant to underwriting and reinsurance decision-making.

What you need to have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline.
  • 3–6 years of relevant experience in data science, advanced analytics, or quantitative modeling.
  • Prior insurance industry experience at a carrier, reinsurer, broker, or data/analytics vendor.
  • Demonstrated experience working with insurance datasets and business problems.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; familiarity with R is a plus.
  • Experience building and validating predictive or diagnostic models using statistical and machine learning techniques.
  • Strong grounding in probability, statistics, model evaluation, and analytical problem-solving.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to underwriting and business stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What makes you stand out:

  • Experience specifically in underwriting analytics, portfolio analytics, or insurance performance analytics.
  • Familiarity with commercial insurance and/or reinsurance concepts, underwriting workflows, and portfolio management practices.
  • Experience with methods such as GLMs, tree-based models, clustering, regularization, time series analysis, and anomaly detection.
  • Experience with exposure, policy, claims, pricing, or submission data in a P&C or specialty insurance context.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based analytics environments, model deployment practices, and modern data tooling.
  • Exposure to geospatial, catastrophe, or alternative risk datasets is a plus.
  • Advanced degree in a quantitative field

Why join our team:

  • We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
  • We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
  • Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

About Marsh McLennan

Marsh McLennan Careers

Join the exceptional team at Marsh McLennan, a global leader in professional services, offering unparalleled job opportunities in insurance, risk management, and consultancy. As the company propels forward, it invites dedicated professionals to contribute to a culture of innovation, leadership, and growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Marsh McLennan, you will engage with complex challenges that push the boundaries of your skills and knowledge. Our team thrives on diversity and the shared goal of delivering impactful solutions to our clients worldwide. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity training and leadership development, ensuring every team member is equipped for success.

Explore Professional Growth

Marsh McLennan is committed to the professional growth of its employees. Whether you are seeking a position that offers a path to leadership or looking for robust internship programs to kickstart your career, Marsh McLennan provides the resources and global platform to propel your ambitions into achievements. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and continuous professional development of all staff, from entry-level to senior leadership roles.

Innovative Work Environment

Our company is at the forefront of industry innovation. The collaboration between experienced professionals and fresh talent generates dynamic solutions that keep Marsh McLennan at the cutting edge of the industry. Our team is encouraged to lead with creativity and embrace new ideas, driving the company’s legacy of pioneering industry-first solutions.

Join Our Team

Marsh McLennan is hiring! Explore the multitude of job opportunities on our careers page, from strategic advisory roles to operational excellence positions. We look for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Enhance your career with Marsh McLennan, where your skills will be honed through challenging projects and high-impact strategies.

Networking and Career Advancement

Networking at Marsh McLennan opens doors to enriching connections and countless opportunities within the industry. Our professionals benefit from an environment that fosters networking through events, professional groups, and collaborative projects. With Marsh McLennan, career advancement is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to apply? Make sure your resume highlights your most relevant experiences and skills tailored to the position you are applying for. Our interview process is designed to understand your capabilities and fit with our team’s goals and values. Prepare to discuss how your background, experiences, and professional aspirations align with the opportunities at Marsh McLennan.

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Learn more about Marsh McLennan
Size
83,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2 billion
Founded
1914
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$17.2 billion
NASDAQ

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