Senior Insurance Data Scientist
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Lead Data Scientist developing and maintaining pricing models for pet insurance at Independence American Insurance Company. Collaborating across teams to drive analytical best practices and project initiatives.
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.
- Perform advanced root-cause analysis using SQL and statistical techniques to investigate data issues and collaborate with engineering to resolve them.
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
- Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability
- 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Retirement savings plan
- Personal Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
- Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
- Pet friendly office environment
- Commuter Benefits
- Group Pet Insurance
- On the job training and skills development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)



















