Sr. Insurance Analyst - State Product Management - Remote

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, is one of the leading personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the United States. They are seeking a Sr. Insurance Analyst for State Product Management to lead sophisticated analysis, develop actionable recommendations, and assess market risks to influence executive decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Leading sophisticated analysis to develop actionable and innovative recommendations for achieving growth and profitability targets
• Proactively assessing market risks and opportunities, evaluating multiple possible solutions, and maximizing data-based insights to influence the decisions of executive leadership
• Using tools like Snowflake, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Essbase to access and analyze large amounts of data (may also use other tools such as SAS, PowerBI, Python, etc.)
• Understanding and communicating the overall performance and strategy of personal lines auto and property products in your assigned markets
• Quantifying catastrophe risk and identifying risk management strategies
• Building annual revenue plans and explaining variances to these plans
• Working cross-functionally with partners across the organization, including Marketing, Actuarial, Finance, and others, to support the development, design, and implementation of new products, programs, and processes
• Delivering effective presentations of findings to multiple levels of internal and external partners, adapting the content as appropriate
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior analysts
• This role may require occasional travel (<10%) to meet with partners in your assigned territory

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, business, statistics, economics, computer science or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of analytical experience in related industry; multiple functions experience is preferred
• Superior research, statistical, analytical, processing and mathematical skills with ability to structure and conduct analyses
• Adaptability and the capability of multi-tasking and strong time management
• Ability to make effective formal presentations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to coach and mentor co-workers and give feedback as required by using effective interpersonal skills
• Superior knowledge of insurance, accounting and rate-making concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAS, SQL, Visual Basic and various structured analysis and design techniques
• Pursuit or completion of industry-relevant continuing education, including graduate degrees, MBA, risk and insurance designations from The Institutes (AINS, AIC, ARM, CPCU, etc.), and actuarial exams and designations (ACAS, FCAS, CERA)
• 0 – 2 years Leadership and mentoring experience
• Advanced degree in related field
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with ability to translate sophisticated concepts into simple, actionable recommendations for diverse audiences
• Proven history of taking initiative and driving projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Strong research and analytical (quantitative and/or qualitative) skills with ability to perform analysis and identify solutions to issues
• Ability to understand customer's goals as well as critical business processes and rules to design solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Sharepoint, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as we work with these tools daily
• Proficiency in data science and coding (Snowflake, SQL, Microsoft Excel, and may also use other tools such as SAS, PowerBI, Python, etc.)
• Strong data visualization skills (experience with PowerBI a plus)
• Advanced Insurance product, price, underwriting and regulation knowledge, with working knowledge of personal lines rate plans and product offerings
• Ability to read and interpret standard laws and regulations
• Experience in budget forecasting
• Project management skills
• Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., supporting employee resource groups, mentoring employees, volunteering, joining cross-functional projects)
• Champions our cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.)
• Demonstrates a company ownership mindset, thinking beyond boundaries of their own area
• Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings
• Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc