Akur8
Overview
Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing insurtech scale-up that is transforming insurance pricing and reserving with transparent machine learning. Our SaaS platform leverages the power of transparent machine learning and predictive analytics to inject game-changing speed, performance and reliability into insurers’ pricing and reserving processes. Powered by skilled R&D, Product & Actuarial teams we’ve developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing and reserving in an unprecedented manner. This results in a pricing solution that enables insurance companies to model risks 10 times faster with greater predictive power than traditional methods, whilst including next-generation reserving features, offering an end-to-end platform that anticipates and accounts for future claims.
Akur8 has already been selected:
In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2024
In Insurtech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024
In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024
In CNBC’s World Top 150 Insurtech Companies 2024
With 42 nationalities on our team and offices in 8 major global cities, Akur8’s solution is international by design, serving over 320 clients across 4 continents, and focusing on mature markets to drive faster growth.
To learn more about Akur8, and what we do, click here.
Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer. Akur8 puts diversity, equality and inclusion at the heart of its values. We examine all applications based on equal skills and applying the principles of non-discrimination.
Role Becoming an Actuarial Data Scientist is the ideal opportunity to influence the usage of cutting edge advanced machine learning technology in the insurance industry and to have a visible effect on the product roadmap of one of the world’s foremost insurtech companies.
This position interacts with every team at Akur8 to various degrees: Sales, Product, R&D, Marketing, Engineering, and Leadership. You will be a subject matter expert and will act as a translator between all of these departments and the “language” of insurance, actuaries, and our clients. Externally, you will work with client contacts such as Heads of Pricing, Heads of Product, CTOs, Actuaries, and Data Scientists.
To be successful, an Actuarial Data Scientist at Akur8 must be :
A Teacher
— lead proof of concepts with potential clients and clearly communicate modeling concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. You’ll cover highly advanced modeling topics with experienced actuaries and may start from foundational modeling approaches with new modelers.
Creative
— think beyond traditional models and identify creative approaches to use Akur8 features to answer ad hoc actuarial questions.
A Problem Solver
— assist clients by quickly diagnosing misalignments between a modeler’s use of the software and Akur8’s underlying assumptions.
A Visionary
— provide feedback to inform Akur8’s roadmap and identify features or offerings beneficial to the software and the industry; work with the product team to define problems and evaluate solutions.
Additionally, you’ll contribute to white papers and present at conferences or webinars to establish Akur8’s leadership in the United States and other markets. Travel is required for approximately 1 event per month, including team-building trips to our Paris office or North American offices, industry conferences, and possibly onsite client meetings.
IMPORTANT :
Preference will be given to applicants who can work from our New York office, but remote work is acceptable if you prove to be a very strong candidate based in the Eastern or Central timezones.
Qualifications
A minimum of 7+ years experience in a P&C / General / Health insurance pricing role as a Pricing Actuary, Actuarial Consultant or Data Scientist
FCAS credentials
A strong understanding of Data Science and Machine Learning techniques for predictive modeling; (note: no coding is involved in this role, though knowledge of Python / R / SAS is a strength)
Experience in actuarial data-driven predictive modeling (GLMs / GAMs) & risk analysis in a P&C / General insurance pricing role
Ability to understand insurance business imperatives and establish solutions in accordance with them
Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Readiness to travel when required (approximately 5 working days per month)
Native-level English
IMPORTANT :
You must possess an employment status that enables you to work in a free and unrestricted manner in the United States. We are equally open to candidates currently working in the United States who require a change in visa sponsor.
Location & Benefits As a newcomer, you'll be joining a diverse, highly skilled and motivated team with a strong tech DNA. In addition to this, we offer:
Competitive salary + annual bonus
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Retirement Savings Plans
25 days of PTO per year
Commuter benefit
Gym membership via ClassPass
IT equipment allowance
Professional development & trainings
Team gatherings and events
Compensation Range: $200K - $250K
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Akur8 has already been selected:
In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2024
In Insurtech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024
In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024
In CNBC’s World Top 150 Insurtech Companies 2024
With 42 nationalities on our team and offices in 8 major global cities, Akur8’s solution is international by design, serving over 320 clients across 4 continents, and focusing on mature markets to drive faster growth.
To learn more about Akur8, and what we do, click here.
Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer. Akur8 puts diversity, equality and inclusion at the heart of its values. We examine all applications based on equal skills and applying the principles of non-discrimination.
Role Becoming an Actuarial Data Scientist is the ideal opportunity to influence the usage of cutting edge advanced machine learning technology in the insurance industry and to have a visible effect on the product roadmap of one of the world’s foremost insurtech companies.
This position interacts with every team at Akur8 to various degrees: Sales, Product, R&D, Marketing, Engineering, and Leadership. You will be a subject matter expert and will act as a translator between all of these departments and the “language” of insurance, actuaries, and our clients. Externally, you will work with client contacts such as Heads of Pricing, Heads of Product, CTOs, Actuaries, and Data Scientists.
To be successful, an Actuarial Data Scientist at Akur8 must be :
A Teacher
— lead proof of concepts with potential clients and clearly communicate modeling concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. You’ll cover highly advanced modeling topics with experienced actuaries and may start from foundational modeling approaches with new modelers.
Creative
— think beyond traditional models and identify creative approaches to use Akur8 features to answer ad hoc actuarial questions.
A Problem Solver
— assist clients by quickly diagnosing misalignments between a modeler’s use of the software and Akur8’s underlying assumptions.
A Visionary
— provide feedback to inform Akur8’s roadmap and identify features or offerings beneficial to the software and the industry; work with the product team to define problems and evaluate solutions.
Additionally, you’ll contribute to white papers and present at conferences or webinars to establish Akur8’s leadership in the United States and other markets. Travel is required for approximately 1 event per month, including team-building trips to our Paris office or North American offices, industry conferences, and possibly onsite client meetings.
IMPORTANT :
Preference will be given to applicants who can work from our New York office, but remote work is acceptable if you prove to be a very strong candidate based in the Eastern or Central timezones.
Qualifications
A minimum of 7+ years experience in a P&C / General / Health insurance pricing role as a Pricing Actuary, Actuarial Consultant or Data Scientist
FCAS credentials
A strong understanding of Data Science and Machine Learning techniques for predictive modeling; (note: no coding is involved in this role, though knowledge of Python / R / SAS is a strength)
Experience in actuarial data-driven predictive modeling (GLMs / GAMs) & risk analysis in a P&C / General insurance pricing role
Ability to understand insurance business imperatives and establish solutions in accordance with them
Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Readiness to travel when required (approximately 5 working days per month)
Native-level English
IMPORTANT :
You must possess an employment status that enables you to work in a free and unrestricted manner in the United States. We are equally open to candidates currently working in the United States who require a change in visa sponsor.
Location & Benefits As a newcomer, you'll be joining a diverse, highly skilled and motivated team with a strong tech DNA. In addition to this, we offer:
Competitive salary + annual bonus
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Retirement Savings Plans
25 days of PTO per year
Commuter benefit
Gym membership via ClassPass
IT equipment allowance
Professional development & trainings
Team gatherings and events
Compensation Range: $200K - $250K
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