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Chicago, Illinois
Remote-GA
Remote-FL
Remote-CA
Remote-TX
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Yesterday
job requisition id
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Chicago, Illinois, Remote-CA, Remote-FL, Remote-GA, Remote-TX
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Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Data Science is a driver of significant competitive advantage for Kemper and is critical to the organization's success. This position will report to VP Research and Pricing and lead a team of data scientists and resident data engineers to advance pricing and risk segmentation capabilities, improve partnership with multiple business areas in Kemper Auto, and accelerate and enhance the data-driven decision-making life cycle. The ideal candidate must have demonstrated leadership and management competencies in addition to a successful history as a practitioner and a student of advanced statistical modeling and AI/ML applications.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead a team of data scientists to research, develop and operationalize models to effectively explain the change drivers of frequency, severity and total loss cost over in a timely fashion.
Partner with actuaries and claim department to ensure continuous research, monitoring, and identification of changes in cost trends, and provide clustered characteristics studies that drive out of pattern cost performance.
Directly engage in model peer reviews across data science community. Provide coaching to junior analysts on statistical modeling and AI/ML techniques.
Lead, attract, and develop a high performing analytic team that is both virtual and decentralized.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate degree in Mathematics, Engineering, or other STEM fields or ACAS or FCAS
7+ years of firsthand advanced pricing experience in Property Casualty, especially Auto. Actuarial experiences are preferred.
5+ years of experience working with Statistical Modeling and ML/AI: GLM, GBM, Randon Forest, Deep Learning, NLP, Experimental Design, Clustering
5+ years of proven experience leading and mentoring other analytic talents
Successful history of pricing/modeling, advanced analytics, and ML operations
Solid understanding of actuarial principles and best practices
Ability to create and expand relationships with business partners and drive a strategic roadmap for advanced analytics work.
Excellent overall communication skills, particularly possessing the ability to translate technical results for wide audiences.
This position is a remote role and can work from a US based home.
The base range for this position is $125,100 to $220,000. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, equity, and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The incumbent must have the abilities or aptitudes to perform each essential function proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation. Our organization has a dynamic work environment where positions evolve and change. Therefore, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete, or add job duties, responsibilities and skills that are stated in this job description at any time.
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from
discrimination.
Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like Wiretaps or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.
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The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Auto, Personal Insurance, and Life brands. Kemper serves over 5.3 million policies, is represented by approximately 29,000 agents and brokers, and has approximately 9,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.
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We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
Our employees enjoy great benefits:
• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
• Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
• Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
• Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
• Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
• Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.
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