Actuarial Analyst
Actuarial Analyst II - Life and Annuity Pricing
Overview
Sentry is seeking an analytical and results driven individual to join our Life & Annuity Actuarial Pricing team as an Actuarial Analyst in Stevens Point, WI. Whether monitoring rate adequacy, managing insurance risks, or calculating insurance rates, our actuaries combine refined analytical skills with business acumen to provide cutting edge solutions to real world problems to the markets we serve. Across our company, we work to cultivate homegrown talent: people like you who are curious, hardworking and always looking to improve.
If this opportunity resonates with what you’re looking for, we want to hear from you. We’re looking for an eager self-starter to join our team. This position can be filled as an Actuarial Analyst I or Actuarial Analyst II depending on the related skills and qualifications of the candidate hired.
What You'll Do
As an Actuarial Analyst in our Life & Annuities Pricing group you will:
• Prepare financial reports and complete analytical actuarial studies.
• Apply and recommend changes to actuarial techniques and procedures such as those used in evaluating loss and expense reserves, preparing rate filings, and establishing rating/pricing levels.
• Provide work direction to actuarial technicians or technical assistants.
• Perform and coordinate research projects.
• Summarize and analyze trend observations.
• Analyze impact on profit and growth objectives and makes recommendations when appropriate.
• Assist in setting priorities within the unit to meet deadlines and may assist with work direction or training to other
• staff members.
• Calculate premiums or reserves for products and may perform related analysis including collecting and analyzing data to determine the impacts of various components.
What it Takes
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or related field required
• 1-3+ years related experience in an actuarial environment (life insurance or annuity pricing preferred)
• Emphasis and/or experience in mathematics or actuarial science.
• Completed 2 or more L&H parts or 2 or more P&C actuarial exams.
• Actively pursuing actuarial exams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under time constraints.
• Strong background in statistics, economics, computers, finance business, or accounting.
• Complex data analysis experience (data visualization analysis preferred)
• Modeling software experience beneficial (GGY Axis, Prophet, Moses)
• Proficient in Excel and Access (Visual Basic experience beneficial
What You'll Receive
We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.
- Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
- 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
- Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending.
- Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
- Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
- Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).
- To best support our associates and our culture, Sentry is happy to offer Flexibility through a schedule work from home on Monday and Friday and in office days Tuesday through Thursday after we return to the office.
How You’ll Apply
If you are interested in joining Sentry’s team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you’ll need to create an account. Please complete your application and upload your resume online.
About Sentry
All of us at Sentry—more than 4,000 associates—have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We’re proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income.
Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.
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It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.