Actuarial Assistant (Hybrid)
Selective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a strong financial performance history. The Actuarial Assistant will assist with pricing analyses, reserve analyses, and support various business units while developing actuarial expertise. Responsibilities Assist in preparing rate indications and recommendations. Participate in discussions with Corporate and/or Field Underwriting to develop recommendations. Prepare rate filings, working cooperatively with other areas such as Underwriting and Legal Assist with monitoring price levels and profitability through periodic analyses. Assist in developing and delivering tools to drive appropriate policy level decision making Apply advanced statistical concepts by assisting in the development of complex rating plan or other loss models, with direction from experienced modeler. Develop an acumen in advanced analytics Assist in product development by estimating impacts of new or enhanced coverages and preparing rate pages and filing support Assist in preparing actuarial premium indications for individual large accounts Assist with quarterly loss and LAE reserve analyses. With appropriate guidance, prepare data files and templates. Analyze loss trends and develop preliminary projections of ultimate losses and IBNR for review by supervisor Assist in the preparation of designated external and internal financial and management reports. These include but are not limited to 10-K/Q disclosures, statutory schedules (P), and the 'AY Report'. Prepare routine reports and other submissions (e.g., data calls, excess profits) Support ceded reinsurance placement by providing information and data for broker submissions. Prepare routine data submissions. Populate and run reinsurance pricing templates Prepare data, populate templates, and design non-complex Excel and Access applications. Identify opportunities for automation and implement with supervisor approval Develop a foundational knowledge of the functions performed by the Actuarial department and how the department relates to other functional areas of the organization Skills Requires strong analytical skills and a commitment to developing an actuarial knowledge base Effective communication and interpersonal skills also required College Degree in Actuarial Science, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or another analytical field preferred Experience with programming languages or statistical modeling packages (e.g., R, Python, etc.) a plus Benefits Comprehensive health care plans Retirement savings plan with company match Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs 20 days of paid time off Company Overview At Selective, we maintain a commitment to provide unique insurance solutions that help keep the families and businesses of our communities protected. It was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Branchville, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Selective Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 45 in 2025, 32 in 2024, 43 in 2023, 30 in 2022, 29 in 2021, 25 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.