Reinsurance Analytics Specialist

Howden; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden Re, a global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor, is seeking an actuarial analyst to develop proficiency in standard analyses and participate in more advanced work as needed.

You will collaborate with analytics, brokers and other functions to identify client needs, collect and manipulate data, and prepare client-ready presentations to communicate results. A strong emphasis on ownership of quality and a team-first culture is expected.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with a 3.5+ graduating GPA; advanced degree is a huge plus
• 0-2 years of experience in the (re)insurance industry
• Actuarial exam(s) are a plus
• Prior Actuarial Internship is a plus
• Strong aptitude for analysis, database management and programming; those with a minor in computer science or have completed at least 2 programming classes are strongly preferred
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Initiative and an eagerness to drive projects to a successful conclusion
• Willing and able to act as a team player
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Work across analytics, brokers, and other functions to identify client needs and develop opportunities related to products and services
• Data collection and manipulation in spreadsheets and other database applications
• Prepare client-ready presentations to communicate analysis results to brokers and clients
• Understand reinsurance contracts and products (terminology, terms and conditions)
• Manage workflow proactively and take initiative on internal projects to improve processes, products or services
• Take ownership and responsibility for quality, accuracy and timely completion of analyses
• Willingness to be part of Howden Re’s “Team First” culture and to offer help to others without prompting

Skills

Data analysis

Database work

Programming basics

Excel

Team player

Statistical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 3.5 GPA

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Howden Re, a global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor, is seeking an actuarial analyst to develop proficiency in standard analyses and participate in more advanced work as needed.

You will collaborate with analytics, brokers and other functions to identify client needs, collect and manipulate data, and prepare client-ready presentations to communicate results. A strong emphasis on ownership of quality and a team-first culture is expected.