Actuary

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Position Purpose

Under general supervision, conducts analysis, pricing and risk assessment to estimate financial outcomes. Responsible for the collection of data, selection of parameters, and calculations involved with conducting actuarial analysis. Evaluate profitability of products and recommend corrective action. Act as a steward of data quality by discovering and discussing data anomalies and issues with underwriting, claims, branch support, accounting, and IT.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• New product development for organic opportunities

• Increased limits studies

• Loss reserve analysis

• Actual vs. Expected analysis

• Build exposure rating models for underwriter

• Preform actuarial experience analyses to project loss and expense ratios

• Audit underwriters for effective use and compliance of rules and rating plans

Education & Experience

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science or a related field

• 0-5 years of related experience and 2 actuarial exams completed

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

• Ability to provide input or make recommendations to improve Risk Services functions.

• Results orientated.

• Communicate technical analyses results to broader audiences.

• Ability to make good business judgments based on sound actuarial analysis.

• Regularly offers ideas for enhanced actuarial analysis and occasionally acts independently to execute.

• Demonstrates capabilities on more complex projects.

• Types of projects include new product development for organic opportunities, increased limits studies, loss reserve analysis, Actual vs. Expected process, maintaining exposure rating models, supporting reserve opinion and regulatory reporting, auditing underwriters for effective use and compliance of rules and rating plans, assisting with predictive analytics projects.

Personal & Professional GrowthRLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include:

• Nationwide employment opportunities
• Training & certification opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Education bonuses

Diversity & InclusionOur goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results.RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Total RewardsAt RLI, we're all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company's success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee. Financial Incentives

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution
• Annual discretionary 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contribution (up to 15% of base salary)
• Annual bonus plans

Work & Life

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities
• Parental and family care leave
• Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
• Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform
• Employee assistance program

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 2x Base Salary for Group Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for purchase
• Critical Illness & Accident insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits