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Responsibilities: As an Actuarial Analyst for Berkley Agribusiness, you will be involved with completing rate reviews, actuarial indications, predictive modeling, completing regular estimates of adequate loss and expense reserves, participating in company’s planning processes, and providing tools and analysis in support of pricing large accounts. Commitment to continuing education demonstrated by progression through the Casualty Actuarial Society exam program or other insurance professional designations, including more traditional forms of continuing education related to university work or other technical designations.

Company Details:
<img alt="2025_Logo_Berkley_Agribusiness" src="https://berkley.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=598523&hashed=2010289787"/> <a href="https://www.berkleyag.com" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Berkley Agribusiness</a> works with ambitious agribusiness clients to help them own their futures. Our culture is built on the belief that everyone has the power to create the future they deserve.  Every Berkley Agribusiness team member must have the courage to challenge the status quo, collaboratively working with our clients to find creative property and casualty insurance solutions that drive them to succeed. We depend on our ability to listen to our clients — and our experience to help them make fact-based decisions that help their businesses thrive. Berkley Agribusiness is part of the <a href="https://www.berkley.com" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" style="color:#0000ff" target="_blank">W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRBC)</a>. Founded in 1967, WRBC is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. WRBC’s international business operates in selected regions throughout the world, including Europe, South America, Australia, and Asia. This position is based in our Urbandale, IA office which offers a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.   The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.  #LI-hybrid, #LI-LD1 

Responsibilities:
As an Actuarial Analyst for Berkley Agribusiness, you will be involved with completing rate reviews, actuarial indications, predictive modeling, completing regular estimates of adequate loss and expense reserves, participating in company’s planning processes, and providing tools and analysis in support of pricing large accounts. These activities are to be completed with more independence, proactively, and demonstrate a working knowledge of the core principles and standard actuarial techniques. What you can expect:<ul><li>Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent.</li><li>Internal mobility opportunities - be a key part of the succession plan.</li><li>Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams.</li><li>Opportunity to impact change.</li><li>Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education.</li><li>For the Actuarial Organization, we also offer an actuarial study program.</li></ul>We'll count on you to:<ul><li>Proactively seek out situations where the acquisition of Competitive Market Analytics and other competitive position reviews would have a material impact on business decisions and their outcomes.</li><li>Adapt and develop rating methodologies for both existing and new company products paying particular attention to opportunities to developing a competitive advantage through consideration and use of new variables, etc.</li><li>Identify, retrieve, and prepare data in support of actuarial analysis through R, SQL, Essbase, Databricks, and other data sources. This includes internal data (exposure, premium, loss, claims, price, etc.) and various forms of external data (bureau loss costs, bureau trends, macroeconomic data, market share, market pricing, etc.).</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and suitability of data for the business need at hand. Manipulates data, performs preliminary analysis and interprets data through Excel or other analytics platforms and presents recommendations.</li><li>Complete Rate Reviews, Ratemaking, and Actuarial Indications including support of forecasting investment rates of return, underwriting expense provisions, frequency/severity and exposure trends. Gain management support for recommended changes.</li><li>Complete regular estimates of adequate loss and expense reserves, including any financial information pertaining to reserves needed by the Financial Department, company management, or corporate including but not limited to Schedule P.</li><li>Identify segments with profitable growth potential; identify underperforming segments and propose corrective actions to improve profitability.</li><li>Perform advanced analytics and modeling techniques including but not limited to generalized linear modeling and other forms of multivariate analysis. </li><li>Participate in enterprise risk management initiatives, including support for catastrophe management, economic capital modeling, internal rate of return studies, etc.</li><li>Provide tools and analysis in support of Underwriting’s pricing decisions with respect to large accounts as well as small commercial portfolio price adequacy analyses.</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned by management.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
What you need to have:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>2+ years of actuarial experience specifically within an insurance organization preferred. </li><li>Experience with data visualization tools, with a strong preference for Power BI.</li><li>Commitment to continuing education demonstrated by progression through the Casualty Actuarial Society exam program or other insurance professional designations, including more traditional forms of continuing education related to university work or other technical designations.</li><li>Ability to examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations.</li><li>Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from customers; and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.</li><li>Should possess strong customer orientation and problem analysis and problem resolution skills. Regularly and consistently demonstrates commitment to company values and guiding principles. </li><li>Proficient in and have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as demonstrated ability to learn other software as needed.  In particular, a more extensive working knowledge of Excel and a basic understanding of PowerBI, SQL or other data management software packages is expected.  </li></ul>

Additional Company Details:
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details:
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Berkley

Actuarial Analyst

Actuarial Skills

Analysis Skills

Communication Skills

Competitive Analysis/Strategy

Corrective Action

Cross-Functional

Customer Relations

Data Management

Data Quality

Data Visualization Tools

Develop Methodologies

Economic Modeling

Establish Priorities

Finance

Financial Trend Analysis

Forecasting

Futures

Generalized Linear Models

Insurance

Insurance Sales

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

International Business

Market Analysis

Market Share

Market Trend Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Multivariate Analysis

Oracle Essbase (fka Hyperion Essbase)

Portfolio Analysis

Power BI

Predictive Modeling

Pricing

Problem Solving Skills

Profit & Loss

Property and Casualty Insurance

R Programming Language

Recruiting/Staffing Agency

Risk Management

SQL (Structured Query Language)

Succession Planning

Team Player

Underwriting

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The SIU Manager will be responsible for overseeing a team of investigators and support specialists, managing complex and high-exposure investigations, and assisting with investigative tools to support the enterprise anti-fraud efforts. • Completion of one or more of the following designations: Fraud Claims Law Specialist (FCLS), Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Claims (AIC).

Company Details:
"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence." 
Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. 
Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion. 
Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 50 businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments:  Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess.  Led by our Executive Chairman, founder and largest shareholder, William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities:
The SIU Manager is responsible for assisting with leading our anti-fraud efforts to include both commercial and personal lines of business. This role is critical in safeguarding the integrity of our claims process, mitigating financial losses, and ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. The SIU Manager will be responsible for overseeing a team of investigators and support specialists, managing complex and high-exposure investigations, and assisting with investigative tools to support the enterprise anti-fraud efforts. • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of SIU investigators and support specialists, ensuring high performance, professional development, and adherence to best practices. • Execute a strategic vision for fraud detection and prevention across all lines of business. • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the SIU program. • Collaborate with senior leadership to align SIU goals with broader organizational objectives. • Oversee the intake, triage, and assignment of suspected fraudulent claims, ensuring timely and thorough investigations. • Direct the investigation of complex, high-value, or sensitive cases involving potential fraud, collusion, staged losses, or organized crime. • Ensure investigative activities are conducted in accordance with legal standards, company policies, and industry best practices. • Review and approve investigative reports, summaries, and referrals to law enforcement or regulatory bodies. • Manage and implement a comprehensive quality assurance program to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of SIU investigations. • Conduct regular audits of investigative files to ensure adherence to internal protocols, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. • Provide feedback and coaching to investigators based on audit findings to drive continuous improvement. • Monitor trends in investigative performance and develop targeted training or process enhancements as needed. • Ensure timely and accurate reporting to state fraud bureaus, the NICB, and other regulatory entities. • Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including mandatory fraud reporting requirements. • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all investigative activities in the case management system. • Prepare and submit regulatory reports, internal dashboards, and executive summaries as required to SIU Leadership. • Serve as a primary liaison with state fraud bureaus, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), and other external agencies. • Partner with claims, underwriting, legal, and risk management teams to identify fraud trends and vulnerabilities. • Provide training and guidance to claims staff on fraud indicators, red flags, and referral procedures. • Represent the company at industry conferences, fraud task forces, and professional associations. • Leverage data analytics, predictive modeling, and fraud detection software to enhance investigative capabilities. • Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve SIU efficiency and effectiveness. • Occasional travel is required (up to 20%). • Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time. • May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications:
Competencies: • Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing investigative teams, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement. • Strategic Thinking: Strong capability to align investigative operations with organizational goals, anticipate fraud trends, and proactively adapt strategies. • Decision-Making: Skilled in making sound, data-driven decisions under pressure, especially in high-stakes or time-sensitive investigations. • Analytical Thinking: Advanced analytical skills to identify patterns, anomalies, and red flags in complex commercial claims data. • Interview & Surveillance: Proficiency in investigative techniques including interviewing witnesses, claimants, and suspects, as well as coordinating surveillance and field investigations. • Evidence Evaluation: Ability to assess the credibility, relevance, and admissibility of evidence in support of fraud determinations or legal proceedings. • Compliance Awareness: Deep understanding of state and federal fraud reporting requirements, insurance regulations, and industry standards (e.g., NAIC Model Fraud Plan). • Legal Collaboration: Experience working with legal counsel on case development, litigation support, and regulatory inquiries. • Documentation & Reporting: Skilled in preparing detailed, accurate, and legally sound investigative reports and summaries. • Audit & Review: Experience designing and executing quality assurance programs to evaluate investigative performance, compliance, and outcomes. • Process Optimization: Ability to identify inefficiencies in investigative workflows and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and consistency. • Training & Development: Strong capability to develop and deliver training programs that elevate fraud awareness and investigative acumen across the organization. • Case Management Systems: Proficiency in using SIU case management platform. • Data Analytics: Familiarity with fraud analytics tools, predictive modeling, and data visualization platforms. • Written Communication: Exceptional writing skills for composing clear, concise, and persuasive investigative reports, executive summaries, and regulatory filings. • Verbal Communication: Strong presentation and interpersonal skills for communicating findings to internal stakeholders, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies. • Collaboration: Ability to build cross-functional relationships with claims, underwriting, legal, compliance, and external partners. • Confidentiality: Demonstrated commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information. • Ethical Standards: High ethical standards and a strong sense of professional responsibility in handling investigations and decision-making. Qualifications: • Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in insurance fraud investigations, with minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role. • Extensive knowledge of commercial and personal insurance products and claims processes. • Completion of one or more of the following designations: Fraud Claims Law Specialist (FCLS), Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Claims (AIC). Education Requirement • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Insurance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Additional Requirements:
Location and Travel:
•Primary location Urbandale, IA.
•Additional locations: High Point, NC; Irving, TX; Florida; Atlanta, GA; Glen Allen, VA; Chesterfield, MO; Scottsdale, AZ; Pennsylvania.
•Travel: Occasional travel is required (up to 20%).

Sponsorship Details:
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