As a Senior Market Analytics Analyst within the Market Analytics team at COUNTRY Financial, you will equip Market Managers (a.k.a. State Managers) with insights, data, and analysis to drive strategic business decisions and results. You will engage with a variety of critical components including ad-hoc analysis, tool development, competitive support, and insights to drive speed and action in support of your states. In short, you will have the rewarding opportunity to drive Personal & Commercial Lines into the future by providing the analytic and data-driven tactical support that makes a difference at the local market level.
This position allows full-time remote work.
How does aSenior Market Analyst make an impact?
- Drive the successful development of new products and the effective management and enhancement of existing products by making recommendations regarding product design, pricing, underwriting, agency management, distribution, claims and other processes.
- Ensures overall goals for production and underwriting profitability are met by analyzing premium rates, loss experience, and retention. Monitors the mix of business in assigned state(s), identifying changes in the mix and reasons for those changes.
- In conjunction with marketing, develops assigned state(s) business profit and growth strategies and translates business ideas and market opportunities into new product ideas by researching and maintaining awareness of all major competitors' current market positions (i.e., rates, service levels, financial positions and operating strategies), business directions, financial dynamics, and new technologies.
- Communicates and coordinates key profit metrics by coordinating with the Information Technology (IT) department to ensure proper implementation of rate revisions, new products, new product features, and other initiatives; develops working relationships with Accounting, Actuarial, Claims, Customer Service and IT.
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Knowledge of personal/commercial lines insurance products and processes.
- Broad understanding of financial statements and key drivers of growth and profit.
- Experience with forecasting and modeling, leveraging Python / Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
- Strong experience with SQL and understanding of relational databases.
- Ability to work independently and quickly learn new data sets.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present to small groups.
- Work may extend beyond normal business hours as business needs dictate.
- Typically requires 7 years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
This position is part of a job family. Placement will be determined by skills and qualifications of the candidate.
Why work with us?
Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.
You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match, parental leave, paid time off, paid company holidays and time off to volunteer in your community.
COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
Salary target: $90,000-$120,000 +annual incentive bonus. The salary target represents the expected salary range of candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.
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COUNTRY Financial does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.