Actuarial Analyst II

About Obie

At Obie, we are shaking up landlord insurance, making it easily available for landlords and real estate investors both when and where they need it. With a focus on driving efficiency and innovation for our customers and within our team, we’re on the search for new talent that can take Obie to the next level.

At Obie, you’ll collaborate with a diverse team that embraces evidence-based decision making, learns from failure, accepts feedback, and is always prepared to make changes for the better. You’ll be expected to operate with flexibility and leverage your curiosity to drive innovation while collaborating with colleagues across teams and areas of expertise. Our ideal teammates are kind, passionate, committed to excellence and eager to nerd out over the best ways to make Obie even better.

Our Chicago based employees are hybrid, and expected to be in office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

While Obie does offer fully remote opportunities for those outside of Chicagoland, we are only currently hiring in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI

Brief Summary Of Role

We are seeking a strong individual contributor to join our growing insurance product team as an Actuarial Analyst II. This role will assist in a wide range of activities to support our continued profitable growth.

Those successful in this role will have a strong knowledge of the property insurance space, preferably surplus lines, and assist in the analysis of product performance, proposing adjustments to underwriting rules and rating variables based on loss performance and competitive positioning, and building out comparative rater capabilities, to name a few.

Additionally, you’ll be self-motivated and directed. An ability to collaborate is a must, but you will be autonomous and expected to succeed as an expert without heavy direction.

What You'll Do

• Use advanced statistics and modeling to understand data
• Produce reports on analysis findings
• Identify liabilities, risks, and trends
• Help to design and price insurance policies
• Verify existing data sources while identifying new sources of data
• Develop processes for improved data analysis and reporting
• Enhance tools, processes, and frameworks to bring insurance products to market
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience performing statistical/actuarial analysis, data forecasting and modeling techniques of P&C products
• Strong technical skills and is a creative thinker who is intellectually curious
• Self-motivated individual who can easily function in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience working within a startup environment, and MGA, the non-admitted space, or opportunities where technology was a competitive advantage.
  
  

Interview Process

We want you at your best, and won't be giving you any gotcha-style questions - we aren't like that. We want to get to know you, hear about what you're interested in, and learn about what you hope to do in the future.

You Should Familiarize Yourself With These Resources Before Continuing

• Our company’s blog to learn more about the space we’re working in and where we write about landlord insurance.
• Check out our Twitter and LinkedIn to get a glimpse of how people interact with our brand and product.
• Some posts with and about us around the web (Inc 5000, Estate Innovation, Geek Estate Blog, Business Wire, Innovate State)
• Podcast appearances: (RCN Capital - Risk Management & Insuring Your Success In Real Estate, The Ryan Hanley Show, The Real Estate Espresso Podcast)
• Meet us and learn about Obie
  
  

You'll first talk to a member of the People Ops team on a 30 minute call; you won't need to prepare anything in advance. The goal of this conversation is to get to know you and mutually explore if we might be a good fit for each other. You'll learn more about Obie and have a chance to ask any questions about our company, team, culture, and product.

• Meet the hiring manager
  
  

You'll get to have a 45 minute video interview with the hiring manager, Judson Taylor. This discussion will be more technical in nature to ensure you have the skills needed to be successful in the role.

• Project Exercise
  
  

This role requires strong modeling, analysis, and critical thinking skills so we'll also present you with a short exercise to complete to provide you a chance to flex those muscles. You will be able to complete this exercise on your own time, so please be thorough and use the resources available to you. More on this when you get there!

• Meet the team
  
  

Since you'll be joining a close-knit team, we'll ask you to meet other people in the company so we get to know each other a bit better.

More About Obie

Founded in 2017, Obie is paving a new path in insurance for landlords and real estate investors. Obie’s goal is to fundamentally change how insurance is bought and sold by building technology and insurance products that increase ease and accessibility for the 17 million residential real estate investors and landlords in the US. Obie offers a superior insurance experience, allowing real estate investors and landlords to obtain the right coverage where it’s most convenient for them, whether that means using our digital quote tools, working with independent agents, or finding us through our integrations with industry partners.

With over 6,000 active policy holders, and over $20 billion in coverage secured, Obie has still barely scratched the surface of its growth potential. That growth is supported by $39 million secured in funding, positioning it perfectly to continue revolutionizing the industry.

Obie Has You Covered

Being in the insurance industry, we understand the importance of comprehensive benefits for you and your family. These are just some of the benefits and perks we provide:

Competitive salary

Flexible time off with an encouraged minimum time away to support a healthy work-life balance

12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Great health, dental and vision coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Stock Options

401k match

Pet Insurance Reimbursement

Health and wellness benefit

Equipment budget - everything you need to do your best work

Professional development support

Summer hours