Director Actuarial & Analytics (Commercial Auto Rate Adequacy)

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$129,200.00 – $213,200.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Are you looking for opportunities to apply your actuarial and analytical skills to influence rate level decisions for industry-leading commercial auto insurance products? We have an exciting role for you on the Business Insurance Actuarial Product Auto team! As a Director, Actuarial & Analytics, you will be leading rate adequacy analysis for both our new Travelers Commercial Auto product (TCAP) and for existing products, providing pricing indications to business units, and collaborating across functional teams to influence rate level decisions. Successful candidates would have strong critical thinking skills, understanding of actuarial rate adequacy methodology, problem-solving, and skills communicating technical concepts to a variety of business customers. ACAS or FCAS is preferred for this position. This position will have two direct reports.

Specific areas of responsibility include:

• Lead and communicate results for annual Plan and semi-annual Rate Adequacy for Business Insurance Auto.
• Thought leader for actuarial methodology and assumptions used in Rate Adequacy including leveraging predictive models to create multivariate views of Rate Adequacy and optimizing the relationships between pricing models and benchmark indications.
• Develop rate indications by product (TCAP/Travelers Express/Legacy) and State.
• Accountable for TCAP base rates and Target Premium for product rollout, anniversary filings, and benchmark.
• Respond to DOI objections related to rate level support.

What Will You Do?

Strategy:

• Assess, prioritize, influence, and communicate strategic initiative options to senior leaders.
• Demonstrate effective execution and completion of assigned strategic initiatives and projects.
• Regularly generate process improvements and explore opportunities for innovation.
• Lead assigned unit strategic initiatives (narrow scope, limited and well defined) and cross-unit initiatives on a limited basis and is expected to participate in Enterprise initiatives on a limited basis.

Operational:

• Independently perform actuarial and analytic analyses to solve business problems and apply judgment appropriately.
• Drive day-to-day execution within the unit. Support broad department initiatives.
• Promote efficiency across the primary working group, balancing additional effort against incremental lift gained from work.
• Begin to make decisions independently in accordance with department practices.
• Provide direction and review others’ analytical work.
• Translate business requests into analytical solutions.
• Provide support as necessary for initiatives across the Enterprise within the scope of influence.

Communication:

• Communicates on a regular basis with staff, peers, and business partners and on an occasional basis with senior leaders.
• Tailors communication of analysis, project results, and other business initiatives to the audience.
• Communicates technical topics to non-technical audiences with limited guidance.
• Leads group discussions with the primary working group.
• Creates formal written communication such as memos or presentations with limited guidance.
• Able to influence and collaborate with peers and partners to take actions to enhance business outcomes.

Talent:

• Staff responsibilities are likely to include direct management of a small team of individual contributors.
• Acquisition, retention, and development of talent for the assigned unit.
• Execute and communicate talent development processes, including performance and personal development goals.
• Succession planning and talent assessment recommendations.
• Performance management.
• Support staff engagement cross Enterprise initiatives.
• Mentor less experienced talent across the Enterprise.
• Onboard new employees and interns in the unit.
• Support various training and skill development initiatives across Segment and the Enterprise.
• May provide support for recruiting efforts and candidate talent assessment efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• College degree in a STEM-related field.
• Associate Actuarial Credential preferred.
• 7+ years of quantitative analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of insurance products and industry.
• Demonstrated ability in actuarial and quantitative analysis and statistical concepts.
• Management experience.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to present and translate complex information in relevant business terms.
• Strong PC skills (MS Office) and programming skills (e.g., SQL, SAS).

Leadership:

• Begins to challenge conventional thinking.
• Takes ownership of projects related to strategic initiatives and makes recommendations to influence business outcomes.
• Proficient in Leading Self, exhibiting decisiveness and self-awareness while also effectively managing ambiguity.
• Initial development of Leading Others, including modeling the way for others and effectively leading team projects.
• Initial development of Leading the Business, including actively engaging in driving business results, broad thinking, and promoting an Enterprise culture.

Business Acumen:

• Has an in-depth understanding and knowledge of certain key business drivers and disciplines such as underwriting, products, reinsurance, distribution, sales, operations, risk control, claim, and financials.
• Able to effectively utilize this business knowledge in developing and implementing analytic solutions.
• Has a general perspective of the industry and developing trends, including technology, analytic methodology, products, and performance of competitors.
• Is familiar with other key business drivers and disciplines.

Relationship Management:

• Proactively build and own professional business relationships across the Enterprise.
• Generate and solicit ideas, and build consensus.
• Aware of potential conflict and address proactively.
• Acknowledge accomplishments of others within your primary working group.
• Set and manage expectations with business partners for large projects.
• Understand diverse perspectives to effectively accomplish business goals.

Quantitative Analysis:

• Able to introduce innovative techniques to existing problems.
• Independently perform and implement complex analytics.
• Leads and actively engages in technical/peer reviews.
• May offer technical consultative feedback.
• Can assess various technical solutions to optimize analytical outcomes.

What is a Must Have?

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience performing quantitative analysis required.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts, and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to community service and encourage employees to engage in volunteer activities.