Assurant, Inc.

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Overview of Position The Actuarial Assistant supports various actuarial functions that include pricing, reserving, financial reporting, capital management & forecasting. They complete analysis on standard, defined tasks. This role learns techniques which support Assurant operations in achieving its goals related to revenue and profitability targets. The Actuarial Assistant understands direction provided, as it relates to project deliverables, time management, and development. This role is expected to also participate in the department’s exam and rotational programs, which provides the opportunity to gain experience in numerous areas of the Actuarial organization while also understanding all products included in Assurant’s product suite. The Actuarial Assistant generally reports to the Lead, Supervisor or Manager of Actuarial. What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job? • Learns how to accurately produce details and requirements needed for internal and external requests and reports by following specifications in place. • Establishes foundational knowledge of software and source system applications with the ability to locate, query, extract, manipulate, and reconcile data. • Develops basic knowledge of programming and coding in supported platform. • Builds awareness of regulatory requirements impacting product lines supported. Prepares responses to state insurance departments under supervision. • Proactively works to build strong relationships with peers, manager, and internal areas. • Is able to work on multiple projects with varying deadlines and prioritizes. • Actively manages self-development. Seeks knowledge & skills from team and other resources to accomplish goals. • Takes actuarial exams in pursuit of professional designation. What are the requirements needed for this position? • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or related field and a minimum of 1 exam completed. • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. • Must be pursuing actuarial designation. • Basic proficiency in MS Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint. Basic to Intermediate proficiency to various data repository platforms (SAS/SQL/etc.). What other skills/experience would be helpful to have? • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or related field and a minimum of 1 exam completed. • Must be pursuing actuarial designation. • Basic proficiency in MS Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint. Basic to Intermediate proficiency to various data repository platforms (SAS/SQL/etc.). • 1 year of related experience in actuarial role preferred, but not required. • Has basic understanding of actuarial concepts, insurance products and industry knowledge. • Can complete standard, defined tasks & projects, independently. • Uses direction from manager to facilitate resolutions in conflict. • Has the ability to communicate to others on core responsibilities and needs.