Associate Specialist - General Actuarial at Argo Group in Richmond, VA

Summary: Argo Group is a specialty property and casualty insurance brand that provides collaborative insurance solutions for niche markets. The Assistant Actuarial Analyst - Data role supports the actuarial data strategy by managing and analyzing business data, and serving as a resource for business partners on actuarial data needs. Responsibilities: - Collaborates in a team environment with Actuarial, IT, Claims, Finance, Digital, and Underwriting colleagues - Responsible for updating and providing other technical support for the organization’s actuarial databases and reports which provide key metrics to executives, business leaders, actuaries, and underwriters and inform important strategic decisions across the company - Assist with identifying and gathering relevant, quality data sources in order to support any inquiries, issues, and also inform strategy through testing and exploratory data analysis (EDA) - Support integration and transformation of disparate data sources and determine the appropriate application of data hygiene techniques - Support the broader Argo business as a key resource for knowledge on data sources, data collection, and relevant tools - Collaborates with IT and Digital functions to create an efficient data/modeling environment that streamlines required analysis Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or Finance related - 1+ Actuarial Exams in pursuit of ACAS - Experience with at least one coding language (SQL, R, Python, SAS, VBA, etc.) - Basic overall knowledge of insurance - Ability to work independently with guidance - Ability to interact and work within a team environment and approach actuarial work as a collaborative product - Ability to assist with concurrent projects - Desire to continuously develop professional written and verbal communication skills - Must be detail-oriented and able to quickly evaluate the accuracy of information - Proficient PC skills developed through the use of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word) - Creative and flexible mentality Required Skills: Actuarial Science, SQL, Python Important Skills: R, SAS, VBA, Data Analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: PC Skills, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Detail-oriented, Creative Mentality Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Paid time off, Professional development opportunities