Underwriter

Mercor; Brampton; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI solutions provider is seeking an Insurance Professional – Independent Contractor to contribute to high-impact AI projects. The role is fully remote, offering flexible hours (15-25/week), with a pay range of $55-$100 USD/hr. The ideal candidate has a degree in Actuarial Science or similar, and 2+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include reviewing AI outputs and assessing actuarial projections.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in actuarial practice, insurance analytics, underwriting, or risk modeling.
• Familiarity with actuarial software/tools.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate AI-generated outputs in pricing and underwriting.
• Evaluate actuarial projections for accuracy.
• Provide structured feedback on assumptions and methodology.
• Stress-test AI outputs across claims scenarios.
• Support benchmarking for AI capabilities.

Skills

Actuarial practice

Insurance analytics

Underwriting

Risk modeling

Strong analytical skills

Technical writing

Education

Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Prophet

AXIS

R

Python

Job description

Overview

Base pay range : $55.00 / hr - $100.00 / hr

Company Introduction Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Overview

• Position : Insurance Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote
• Commitment : 15–25 hours / week, flexibility up to 40 hours / week
• Duration : 1–2 months
• Contribute to high-impact AI projects in insurance. Help refine AI systems for real-world insurance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate AI-generated outputs in pricing, reserving, underwriting, and risk modeling.
• Evaluate actuarial projections for accuracy and regulatory alignment in mortality, morbidity, and loss development.
• Provide structured feedback on assumptions, clarity, and methodology consistency.
• Stress-test AI outputs across claims scenarios, reserve adequacy, and solvency models.
• Tag and organize content by insurance domain such as life, health, property & casualty, and reinsurance.
• Support benchmarking to assess AI capabilities in actuarial science and insurance operations.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in actuarial practice, insurance analytics, underwriting, or risk modeling.
• Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management, or related field.
• Familiarity with actuarial software / tools like Prophet, AXIS, R, Python.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASA, ACAS, or equivalent certification.
• Location : US, UK, CA, AUS, NZ preferred.

Engagement Details

• Start Date : Immediate
• Duration : 1–2 months
• Commitment : Part-time (15–25 hours / week, with flexibility up to 40 hours / week)
• Schedule : Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours
• Compensation : Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($55–$100 USD / hr)
• Contract Type : Independent contractor
• Payment : Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance, Research, and Strategy / Planning
• Industries : Software Development