Role overview

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Data Science or related field
5+ years of experience in PC insurance product management, pricing, or analytics
Strong programming skills in Python, R, and SQL
Experience with generative AI tools for software development or analytics is a plus

Responsibilities

Drive actionable insights and inform corporate strategies through advanced modeling and analytics
Demonstrate strong communication skills with basic understanding of project management principles
Proficiency in leveraging data and machine learning techniques to identify business opportunities
Lead key countrywide product initiatives and partner with various departments for execution

Key facts

Remote from: Illinois (USA), Michigan (USA)
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
Data Scientist
English

Hard skills

Data Mining Machine Learning SQL (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Data Visualization Statistical Modeling Project Management Prolonged Exposure Therapy Generative Artificial Intelligence Google Analytics Business Intelligence Tools Predictive Modeling

Other skills

Communication
Analytical Thinking

About the company

Horace Mann

Insurance

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two educators in Springfield, Ill., who believed teachers deserved affordable auto insurance. Originally called the Illinois Education Association Mutual Insurance Company, our name was changed to honor the father of the American public education system, Horace Mann. We are proud to share his name. At Horace Mann, the hard work, commitment and dedication of our employees are the foundation of our success. And today we are the largest, national multiline insurance company dedicated to serving America’s educators and their families. Our purpose is to provide lifelong financial well-being for educators and their families through personalized service, advice, and a full range of tailored insurance and financial products. Through our professional agents and their staff, we offer insurance and financial products to the educational community across the United States. Horace Mann offers auto, homeowners and life insurance, retirement annuities, and other financial solutions to educators and their families. We also proudly support our nation’s educators through recognition programs and classroom funding opportunities through DonorsChoose.org. If you respect the teaching community and feel you can help us take care of educators' futures, choose the path you’d like to explore at http://www.horacemann.com/about-us/careers.

Company details

Company typeLarge

IndustryInsurance

Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Job Title: Data Scientist – Property & Casualty (P&C)

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

Drive actionable insights and inform corporate strategies through the use of advanced modeling, data mining, analytics, and market intelligence.
Demonstrate strong communication skills with a basic understanding of project management principles.
Ability to visualize data effectively on both simple and complex levels.
Proficiency in leveraging data, machine learning techniques, and statistical model frameworks to identify and create business opportunities.
Ability to work with data using query languages such as SQL, R, or Python, and understanding of relational data.
Demonstrate the ability to write production-ready code in Python or R. Knowledge of generative AI for coding is a plus.
Lead key countrywide product initiatives and partner with Actuarial, Underwriting, Distribution and Legal for execution
Experienced in developing product proposals that appropriately balance profit and growth objectives.
Design, maintain and update exposure management tools and reports to support ongoing business decisions and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Data Science or related field (e.g., Statistics, Applied Economics) required.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of experience in P&C insurance product management, pricing, or analytics
Experience in Personal Lines insurance.
Familiarity with cloud-based analytics platforms and modern data engineering practices.
Experience supporting product strategy, pricing, exposure management, or regulatory reporting.
Strong programming skills in Python, R, and SQL.
Experience developing predictive models, machine learning solutions, and statistical analyses.
Experience creating dashboards and visualizations using business intelligence tools.
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Experience with generative AI tools for software development or analytics is a plus.

Salary Range: $89,800.00 - $125,500.00

Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.

We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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