Actuarial Analyst (WC Underwriter) - PN: 20067653

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio in Columbus is seeking an experienced insurance underwriter for the Workers' Compensation program. The role focuses on developing and maintaining underwriting standards, analyzing data, and providing expert guidance to ensure accurate premium calculations across multiple funds.

The position is full-time with standard hours (8am–4pm) and on-site work at 30 West Spring Street, Columbus. Compensation ranges from $28.76 to $38.01 per hour, with typical state benefits and a strong

Qualifications

• 2 yrs training or 2 yrs experience as an insurance underwriter.
• Undergraduate core coursework in business/insurance or risk mgmt.
• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications.
• 9 mos exp or training in insurance principles.

Skills

Insurance

Education

Undergraduate coursework

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization:

Workers' Compensation

Work Location:

30 West Spring Street

Columbus, Ohio, 43215-2256

United States

Compensation:

$28.76 -$38.01

Schedule:

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours:

8am - 4pm

Classified Indicator:

Classified

Union:

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:

Insurance

A Little About Us:

With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture:

BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in online forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision:

Simplify the Ohio workers' compensation experience.

Our Mission:

Serve every customer with relentless excellence.

Our Core Values:

• One Agency - We achieve more together.
• Personal Connection- We listen, understand, and care.
• Innovation - We embrace change to drive better outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain statewide base rates across multiple insurance funds by exercising general knowledge of mathematical, statistical & actuarial terminology & concepts in order to prepare & analyze data.
• Perform statistical and data analyses using tools such as Data Warehouse, SAS, Tableau, Excel, and internal systems to support agency initiatives, rating plans, legislative evaluations, and cost‑benefit studies.
• Maintain and enhance actuarial and rating system infrastructure, including base rate calculation systems, classification updates, and IT system validation and change-control processes.
• Conduct continuous review for process improvements by analyzing the data inputs, workbook setup and capitalizing on current software tools.
• Provide actuarial expertise and cross‑functional support through special projects, mentoring, data integrity reviews, policy, and rating consultations, and responding to inquiries from employers, legislators, and stakeholders.

Additional Information

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

What Our Employees Have to Say:

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS & Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications:

2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. as underwriter for insurance organization or for agency comparable to Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

-Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in business, insurance & risk management, accounting, mathematical sciences or related field of study.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

POSITION-SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 9 mos exp or 9 mos trg in insurance principles & various types of insurance coverage, loss exposures, premium calculations, & distributions