Kemper Corporation

Data Scientist

Kemper Corporation$93K — $155K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficient in Python (scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, scipy).
  • Experience with a variety of modeling techniques (e.g., GLMs, decision trees).
  • AWS experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with natural language processing preferred.
  • Experience with LLMs via API preferred but not mandatory.
  • Ability to handle diverse data formats, including relational databases and JSON.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey technical insights to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Graduate degree in a quantitative field required (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics).
  • 2+ years in a data science or predictive analytics role preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Build predictive models and LLMs to support claims operations including fraud detection.
  • Automate predictive modeling processes for organizational deployment.
  • Contribute to enhancements of internal modeling capabilities and data infrastructure.
  • Monitor deployed models and report issues as necessary.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
  • Hybrid working arrangement from local Kemper locations.
Full Job Description
Location(s)
Alpharetta, Georgia, Austin, Texas, Birmingham, Alabama, Boston, Massachusetts, CORP-Randolph-Chicago-IL, Dallas, Texas

Details

Position Summary:

The Kemper Claims Data Science team has an immediate opening for a Data Scientist to make lasting impact through building and deploying predictive models and applied LLM-based solutions. Candidates will work hybrid out of a local Kemper location.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Work as part of a team to build predictive models and applied LLMs designed to support the Kemper claims operation in areas such as fraud detection, subrogation identification, vehicle damage severity, adjuster triage and claims quality management.
  • Develop and automate predictive modeling processes that can be deployed through the organization to solve reoccurring analytics needs.
  • Contribute to the improvement of internal modeling capabilities and data infrastructure by suggesting and applying tweaks to existing processes.
  • Monitor deployed solutions and escalate as needed.


Position Qualifications:

  • Proficient in Python programming language (scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, scipy, etc.).
  • Proficiency and experience with several modeling techniques such as generalized linear models, decision trees, ensemble learning, regularized models (ridge/lasso/nets), clustering, and neural networks.
  • Prior experience working with AWS is a plus.
  • Some experience with natural language processing is preferred.
  • Some experience working with LLMs via API is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to work with various data formats. This includes relational databases, delimited text files, data frames, and JSONs.
  • Excellent overall communication skills, especially the ability to translate technical results for non-technical audiences.
  • Graduate degree required in a quantitative field: Mathematics, Statistics, CS, Physics, MIS, Economics, Electrical Engineering, etc.
  • 2+ years' experience in a data science/ predictive analytics environment preferred.
  • Self-directed and able to work with little supervision
  • Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity
  • The range for this position is $93,500 to $155,200. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)
  • This is a hybrid role and can be worked out of a local Kemper corporate location


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About Kemper Corporation

Kemper Corporation is an insurance holding company that provides property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, and other financial products and services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Kemper's property and casualty insurance products include personal and commercial auto insurance, homeowners insurance, and renters insurance. The company's life and health insurance products include individual life insurance, group life insurance, and health insurance. Kemper Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, which include Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty, and Kemper Life.
Learn more about Kemper Corporation
Size
10,300 employees
Market Cap
$3.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$409.9 million
5 Year Trend
+17.4%
Revenue
$5.1 billion
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