AVP Data Science – Commercial Lines Pricing

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents/brokers.  Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world!  Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country.  Our vision is to be the leading small business insurance provider nationwide.

Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values:  accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity.  We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!

BENEFITS

We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all.   You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer! 

• • Competitive compensation
  • Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
  • 401K retirement plan with company match
  • Enjoy generous paid time off, including up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave, plus 9 paid holidays to support your work-life balance
  • Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days from home)
  • Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
  • Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
  • Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
  • And much more!

We are seeking an AVP Data Scientist who is interested in playing a leading role in GUARD’s transformation into a top tier commercial insurer.  Your work in our dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere will have a direct impact on our results. This position will be responsible for building out a small but effective commercial lines pricing data science team.   The role will work closely with line of business actuaries and underwriting leaders and will report directly to GUARD’s chief actuary.  This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing proprietary models that generate market leading risk segmentation across all lines of business.  The candidate should have strong technical and analytical skills that can be put to use when needed, be able to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, and be able to lead and influence business partners. 

The position can be located anywhere in our office footprint of Wilkes-Barre (PA), New York City, Parsippany (NJ), Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, or Phoenix. The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required.

Responsibilities to Include:

• Strategically oversee pricing model development for all Commercial Lines
• Collaborate with Underwriting and Product teams to enhance and maintain pricing products
• Establish a department practices for model design, tool selection, evaluating model performance, and prioritization
• Conduct industry research and collaborate with partners to create innovative approaches to improve pricing and portfolio performance
• Lead and develop a growing team of data scientists
• Build effective relationships with and thoroughly communicate analyses to business partners, the Chief Actuary, the CEO, and other Senior Leaders

• Extensive experience of eight or more years in data science roles within commercial insurance, with Commercial Auto, General Liability, Property, and/or Workers Comp experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate results and strategic drivers to senior management while fostering partnerships with key stakeholders
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and building high-performing models
• Strategically results-oriented with a proven ability to multitask and adapt priorities as needed
• Proficiency in various modeling environments and programming languages

Salary Range

$100,000-$210,000.00 USD with performance based bonus potential

 The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience online.

Join Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies and be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We look forward to meeting you!