Remote Lead Data Scientist: Pet & P&C Pricing

Independence American Insurance Company; Arizona; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Retirement savings plan

Personal Paid Time Off

Paid holidays and Wellness Day off

Group Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Independence American Insurance Company, remote in the U.S., is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to lead pricing model development for P&C or Pet Insurance. You will own projects end-to-end—from scoping to delivery—balancing 2–4 initiatives and collaborating with actuarial, product and engineering teams.

You will mentor junior staff, drive analytical best practices, and communicate complex modeling to stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, or related quantitative field and 2+ years of experience in a data science or analytical role OR 4+ years of progressive experience in data science or analytics.
• At least 1 year of experience in P&C or Pet Insurance pricing (rate modeling, GLMs, segmentation, or related actuarial/data science work).
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, modeling, and analysis.
• Deep understanding of GLMs, regression modeling, and statistical inference.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a small, high-impact team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain GLM-based pricing models and related regression approaches used for rate setting, segmentation, and performance forecasting.
• Apply machine learning techniques where appropriate to enhance predictive accuracy and customer behavior insights.
• Serve as a technical lead on pricing initiatives, ensuring methodological rigor and regulatory awareness.
• Take a scoped project and drive it independently to completion, escalating questions or blockers appropriately.
• Manage a rotating portfolio of 2–4 active projects, including pricing model builds, research initiatives, and support for regulatory filings.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to understand relationships across pricing, conversion, retention, and risk segmentation.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for leadership across varying technical backgrounds.
• Present modeling results, assumptions, and recommendations to senior leadership in a way that is accessible and compelling.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to elevating data science best practices across the organization.

Skills

Python

SQL

GLMs

Statistical inference

Communication

Project management

Education

Graduate degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Data Science/Actuarial Science

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

SQL Server

Power BI

Earnix

WTW Radar

Job description

Independence American Insurance Company, remote in the U.S., is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to lead pricing model development for P&C or Pet Insurance. You will own projects end-to-end—from scoping to delivery—balancing 2–4 initiatives and collaborating with actuarial, product and engineering teams.

You will mentor junior staff, drive analytical best practices, and communicate complex modeling to stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds.