Actuarial Assistant

Overview of Position

The Actuarial Assistant supports various actuarial functions that include pricing, reserving, financial reporting, capital management & forecasting. They complete analysis on standard, defined tasks. This role learns techniques which support Assurant operations in achieving its goals related to revenue and profitability targets. The Actuarial Assistant understands direction provided, as it relates to project deliverables, time management, and development. This role is expected to also participate in the department’s exam and rotational programs, which provides the opportunity to gain experience in numerous areas of the Actuarial organization while also understanding all products included in Assurant’s product suite. The Actuarial Assistant generally reports to the Lead, Supervisor or Manager of Actuarial.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Learns how to accurately produce details and requirements needed for internal and external requests and reports by following specifications in place.

• Establishes foundational knowledge of software and source system applications with the ability to locate, query, extract, manipulate, and reconcile data.

• Develops basic knowledge of programming and coding in supported platform.

• Builds awareness of regulatory requirements impacting product lines supported. Prepares responses to state insurance departments under supervision.

• Proactively works to build strong relationships with peers, manager, and internal areas.

• Is able to work on multiple projects with varying deadlines and prioritizes.

• Actively manages self-development. Seeks knowledge & skills from team and other resources to accomplish goals.

• Takes actuarial exams in pursuit of professional designation.

• Product Set up

• Forecasting

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or related field and a minimum of 1 exam completed.

• Must be pursuing actuarial designation.

• Basic proficiency in MS Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint. Basic to Intermediate proficiency to various data repository platforms (SAS/SQL/etc.).

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have? 

• 1 year of related experience in actuarial role preferred, but not required.

• Basic understanding of actuarial concepts, insurance products and industry knowledge.

• Can complete standard, defined tasks & projects, independently.

• Uses direction from manager to facilitate resolutions in conflict.

• Ability to communicate to others on core responsibilities and needs.

Pay Range:

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is

If date is blank then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
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Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.

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