Actuarial Analyst I

AMA - Alberta Motor Association; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AMA Insurance is seeking an Actuarial Analyst I to turn data into insights that shape pricing, products and technology decisions. You will develop reports, analyze diverse datasets and support pricing changes across AMA Insurance.

You will collaborate with Actuarial, Underwriting and BI teams to translate actuarial filings into practical business requirements and to test changes within our systems. This role emphasizes growth in actuarial knowledge within property and casualty insurance.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.
• Successful completion of a minimum of two CAS exams and all VEE credits, with active pursuit of the ACAS designation.
• Property and casualty insurance industry experience is an asset.
• Experience with analytical tools and technologies such as Excel, Access, SQL, Arius, Python, R, Emblem and SAS.

Responsibilities

• Develop, produce and maintain custom reports and analysis that respond to business and operational needs.
• Query and analyze data from a variety of sources, transforming complex information into clear, useful insights.
• Support the implementation of pricing, product and process changes across AMA Insurance.
• Help translate actuarial filings and proposed changes into clear business requirements.
• Create and maintain rating calculators that support the implementation of pricing and underwriting changes.
• Develop test plans and coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) to help ensure changes are implemented accurately.
• Support and troubleshoot changes involving the insurance rating engine.
• Contribute to rate filings, including rating profiles, rate pages and related documentation.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to help inform pricing and product decisions.
• Work with partners across Actuarial, Underwriting, Business Intelligence and IT to implement changes and resolve issues.
• Support analytical and data requirements associated with reinsurance and other actuarial activities.
• Look for opportunities to improve existing processes, create reproducible workflows and increase efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

Education

Actuarial Science degree

Completed CAS exams & VEE credits

ACAS designation pursuit

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

Arius

Python

R

Emblem

SAS

Job description

Put Your Analytical Thinking to Work at AMA Insurance

Do you enjoy turning complex data into insights that help shape better business decisions? Are you interested in building your actuarial career while working at the intersection of data, insurance pricing, products and technology?

AMA Insurance is looking for an Actuarial Analyst I to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with data from a variety of sources to develop reports and analysis that support operational and strategic decision-making. You’ll contribute to pricing and product changes, help translate actuarial requirements into practical business solutions, and support the implementation and testing of changes within our insurance systems.

You’ll work collaboratively with Actuarial, Underwriting, Business Intelligence, IT and other partners, giving you exposure to how actuarial analysis moves from an idea through to implementation. It’s an opportunity to continue developing your technical expertise while gaining a broader understanding of the property and casualty insurance business.

A Place to Belong

AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless!

For us, curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explore new ideas and who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience with AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms as a real plus—especially when it’s used to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done.

Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people.

Who You Are

• You’re naturally curious and enjoy digging into data to understand what it’s really telling you.
• You have strong analytical and critical-thinking skills and enjoy finding solutions to complex problems.
• You’re detail-oriented and understand that accuracy matters when your work can influence pricing, profitability and business decisions.
• You can take technical information and communicate it in a way that makes sense to different audiences.
• You enjoy working collaboratively and are comfortable partnering with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• You’re organized and able to manage multiple priorities while keeping projects and deadlines moving.
• You’re process-oriented, but you’re also willing to question existing processes when you see an opportunity to make them better.
• You’re interested in continuing to develop your actuarial knowledge and understanding of the property and casualty insurance industry.
• You’re adaptable, persistent and comfortable working through problems that don’t always have an obvious answer.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop, produce and maintain custom reports and analysis that respond to business and operational needs.
• Query and analyze data from a variety of sources, transforming complex information into clear, useful insights.
• Support the implementation of pricing, product and process changes across AMA Insurance.
• Help translate actuarial filings and proposed changes into clear business requirements.
• Create and maintain rating calculators that support the implementation of pricing and underwriting changes.
• Develop test plans and coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) to help ensure changes are implemented accurately.
• Support and troubleshoot changes involving the insurance rating engine.
• Contribute to rate filings, including rating profiles, rate pages and related documentation.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to help inform pricing and product decisions.
• Work with partners across Actuarial, Underwriting, Business Intelligence and IT to implement changes and resolve issues.
• Support analytical and data requirements associated with reinsurance and other actuarial activities.
• Look for opportunities to improve existing processes, create reproducible workflows and increase efficiency.

What You Bring to the Table

• A degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
• Successful completion of a minimum of two CAS exams and all VEE credits, with active pursuit of the ACAS designation.
• Property and casualty insurance industry experience is an asset.
• Working knowledge of analytical tools and technologies such as Excel, Access, SQL, Arius, Python, R, Emblem and SAS.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• An understanding of—or an interest in continuing to develop your knowledge of—the property and casualty insurance business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A willingness to learn, develop your technical capabilities and continuously improve the way work gets done.

Belonging Matters Here

AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. We’ll work with you to ensure you feel supported throughout your journey with us.

• WORK MODEL: Hybrid Lite

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Work Model

Hybrid-Light