Predictive Modeler

Auto-Owners Insurance; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched 401(k)

Fully-funded pension plan

Bonus programs

Student loan assistance

Gym cost reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance seeks a predictive modeler to join our analytics teams. After initial in-person training, this role may have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week, though we are not hiring fully remote at this time.

You will develop models, analyze large data sets, and document methods for regulatory alignment. Build and monitor models, present results clearly to stakeholders, and contribute to ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent.
• Experience with statistical modeling or data science concepts.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL preferred.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Use statistical or machine learning techniques to build models addressing business needs.
• Work with large, complex data sets and learn Auto-Owners data structures.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and present results to stakeholders with clear visuals.
• Create documentation for models and monitor performance for iterative improvements.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Data science concepts

Python

R

SQL

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week. Please note we are not currently hiring fully remote positions. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a predictive modeler to join our analytics teams. The position requires the person to:

• Use statistical or machine learning techniques to build models that address business needs and comply with regulatory requirements
• Work with large, complex data sets and develop a working knowledge of Auto-Owners data structures and metrics
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and present results clearly at multiple-levels of stakeholders through visual displays of quantitative information
• Create clear and easy to understand documentation for models
• Monitor model performance and implement iterative improvements

Desired Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Operations Research, Economics, Electrical Engineering, etc.).

• Outstanding problem solving and critical thinking skills
• An understanding of statistical modeling or data science concepts, especially clustering, regression, and classification techniques.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new things
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team (Preferred)
• Proficiency with common coding languages (Python, R, SQL, etc.) (Preferred)
• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (Preferred)
• Professional experience building models with large data sets

Compensation/Benefits

The salary offered will be commensurate with skills and experience. We offer a friendly, hybrid work environment with primary work from home ability and monthly opportunities for team overlap in the office.

Along with a competitive base salary, our excellent benefits package includes a matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), bonus programs, student loan assistance, gym cost reimbursement, and generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

We also offer structured education & training programs, mentoring, and opportunities for advancement and lateral movement to help you progress through your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement. #LI-BK1 #LI-Hybrid

About Auto-Owners Insurance

Auto-Owners Insurance is a mutual insurance company with a simple human sense approach to business. This means we answer the phone because it's ringing, we treat people like they're people, and we believe the right way is the human way. Established in 1916 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, we currently operate in 26 states. We partner with independent agencies to sell our products to the communities we serve, and we are consistently acknowledged for our superior customer service. We are proud to have been ranked among the Fortune 500 every year since 2002.