Actuarial Analyst

EMC Insurance Companies is focused on collaboration and making an impact, providing opportunities for growth and contribution. The Actuarial Analyst role involves performing pricing, reserving, and modeling work, as well as participating in data analysis and special projects to support the actuarial team. Responsibilities Performs pricing, reserving and/or modeling work assignments including data preparation and analysis and makes initial recommendations to team Participates in rate and reserve reviews and the reviews of existing models by applying industry standard methodologies and techniques Reviews and addresses potential challenges posed by states or lines of business Recognizes, acknowledges, and documents assumptions Identifies and calculates impacts of potential problems and solutions Performs quality control functions as part of peer review process Maintains and utilizes assigned workbooks and databases Recommends modifications for improvements to workbooks, work products, and databases to people leader and/or senior team members. Implements and documents approved improvements as assigned Prepares data for analysis and completes simple data validation checks Organizes information into spreadsheets and databases Researches new modeling techniques and/or predictive variables Produces basic data visualizations and reports Documents data processes, assumptions, and outputs Completes competitive analysis Prepares filings and filing support for enhanced/new rating algorithms, products, and coverages Explores new reserving line split and new reserving techniques Analyzes legislative or regulatory changes and reacts appropriately Documents circulars Makes initial recommendations to team as appropriate Conducts testing for implementation Researches and follows industry trends Studies for Actuarial exams Engages in self-directed and collaborative learning of actuarial methodologies and techniques, including asking questions to learn context and data sources Develops skills and knowledge of insurance operations Skills Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, math, or statistics Completion of one actuarial exam and/or prior actuarial internship experience Working knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, and financial mathematics Proficiency in Pricing or Reserving in at least one line of business Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft office products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Power BI) Strong analytical, investigation and problem-solving abilities Knowledge of at least one programming language, such as SQL preferred Company Overview EMC Insurance is a top insurer based on net written premium, and we have more than 2,200 employees. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is