Actuarial Senior Consultant, Actuarial Analytics

Zurich; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking an Actuarial Senior Consultant for the Actuarial Analytics team at the Schaumburg, IL headquarters. The role supports innovative reserving models, AI tools, and analysis, with hybrid remote options.

Senior consultants will develop advanced predictive models and deliver actionable insights for stakeholders. The position emphasizes collaboration with a data visualization team, stakeholder partnership, and transformation work within Finance & Actuarial.

Qualifications

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree requirement
• 5+ years actuarial experience with FCAS or equivalent
• 10+ years actuarial experience with ACAS or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years actuarial experience
• Knowledge of insurance products and operations
• Experience applying quantitative concepts
• Experience communicating analysis results

Responsibilities

• Work with large datasets and statistical techniques on claims data and loss development
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and monitor advanced predictive models
• Deliver insights, diagnostics, and tools for reserving analyses
• Collaborate to create AI tools and agents to improve efficiency
• Coordinate with Data Visualization to tell a story and improve model transparency
• Translate actuarial and business questions into actionable analyses

Skills

Python

SQL

R

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Education

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (Associates Degree)

Bachelor's Degree

FCAS or equivalent

ACAS or equivalent

Job description

Zurich North America is looking for an Actuarial Senior Consultant to join our Actuarial Analytics team within Finance & Actuarial out of our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL. While this position will be based out of our Schaumburg Headquarters, we are offering the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely. You will collaborate with your manager to set a schedule that supports you, your customers, and the team.

Actuarial Analytics supports actuarial reserving by providing leading-edge models & explanatory tools for in-depth reserve analysis and loss forecasts. In this role you would be responsible for actuarial specific predictive models which enable deep dive analysis to better understand the underlying drivers of performance. You would also develop AI tools to make the actuarial reserving process more efficient and insightful.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Work with large datasets and employ statistical techniques to analyze claims data and loss development
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and monitor advanced predictive models
• Deliver insights, produce diagnostics, and create tools to aid in reserving analyses
• Transform Finance Actuarial’s way of working and drive operational efficiency by collaborating with the reserving transformation team to create AI tools and agents
• Work closely with the Data Visualization team to help tell a story and improve transparency of the models to key stakeholders
• Partner with stakeholders to translate actuarial and business questions into actionable analyses

This role will be filled via either the Qualification track or Non-qualification track. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Basic Qualifications (Qualification track):

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associates Degree
• OR
• Bachelors Degree
• AND
• 5 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area plus FCAS or equivalent international certification
• OR
• 10 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area plus ACAS or equivalent international certification
• OR

Basic Qualifications (Non-qualification track):

• Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area
• OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area
• AND
• Knowledge of insurance products and operations
• Experience applying quantitative concepts
• Experience communicating analysis results

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in machine learning and building predictive models
• Strong advanced analytics experience with the following programs and languages:
• Python
• Microsoft Azure Databricks
• Microsoft Azure Data Factory
• SQL
• R
• Commercial Property & Casualty reserving experience
• Experience building AI tools/agents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $86,200.00 - $217,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Non-Qualification track is $86,200.00 - $142,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the Qualification track is $132,500.00 - $217,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Chicago, AM - New York

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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