Actuarial Data Scientist
Insight Global - Urbandale, IA
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Job Description The Senior Data Scientist will play a pivotal role in driving data-driven decision-making processes and developing advanced analytical models. This may involve leading or participating in cross functional/operating unitsu2019 collaborations to define and develop applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning towards solving insurance problems. Building, refining, and improving existing models as well as developing new techniques and applications to different areas of insurance. The role requires a blend of strong technical expertise, statistical analysis, software engineering and a deep understanding of the insurance industry. u00b7 Collaborate with cross functional teams, including Actuaries, Underwriters, Product Managers to identify and define data science initiatives aligned with BRSS business goals and strategy. u00b7 Develop predictive models to assess risks and loss probabilities, enabling effective underwriting decisions and pricing strategies. u00b7 Utilize Machine Learning algorithms and statistical methods to analyze insurance trends, customer behaviors and market dynamics. u00b7 Design and implement experiments to test hypotheses and provide intuitive solutions to what happened, when, where and why, using data to enhance customer retention and profitable growth. u00b7 Create visualizations, dashboards, and slide decks to effectively communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders. u00b7 Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvements. u00b7 Collaborate with data engineers to develop data pipelines and integrate data sources ensuring data quality and integrity. u00b7 Build platforms and applications to accelerate data science operations including Model Monitoring and improve process efficiencies of business workflows. u00b7 Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in data science and insurance analytics. Pay rate ranges $55/hr - $65/hr We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements u00b7 Experience in the Property & Casualty Insurance Industry u00b7 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or Actuary u2003u2022 Developing pricing models and/or predictive/prescriptive models u00b7 Proficiency in programming languages Python or R u00b7 Experience with SQL u00b7 Experience building web applications (R Shiny/ Dash) as a workflow integration product. u00b7 Experience with at least one big data technologies platform (Apache Spark, Snowflake, cloud-based platforms u2013 Microsoft Azure, AWS etc.) u00b7 Understanding of NLP & Large Language models with insights on potential business applications in insurance. Experience in leading a statistical/actuarial based analytical project.
Created: 2026-04-04