Associate Actuary

Unum is a company of people serving people. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers and a Fortune 500 company, Unum's financial protection benefits help protect more than 36 million working people and their families from the financial impact of illness or injury. Unum's two distinct, but similarly focused US businesses - Unum US and Colonial Life - are each a market leader in making disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, and vision insurance accessible in the workplace. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Unum also has significant US operations in Portland, Maine and Baton Rouge, Louisiana - and over 35 field offices nationwide. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina with over 40 field offices nationwide.

General Summary:
This is an intermediate level position that requires an Associate Actuary Designation (ASA). The candidate to fill this role must have significant technical expertise and relies on increasing business knowledge. While some review by a senior actuary is expected, this individual will take initiative in identifying, researching and analyzing complex issues and concepts. This position will participate in cross-functional initiatives to gain increasing business exposure and knowledge.

This job is responsible for activities surrounding pricing and rate development; overseeing assigned actuarial projects and developing and implementing sound actuarial policies and practices to help Unum meet its financial objectives; providing technical support for other areas such as Product Management & Development, Underwriting & Rating, and Sales. Minimum qualifications include receiving a designation of Associate in the Society of Actuaries, and two to four years of relevant work experience. Generally, there are no direct reports associated with this position.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of emerging experience, monitor marketplace and economic trends and review implications.
• Support development of analysis framework
• Recommend updated pricing, valuation or reserving assumptions
• Regularly communicate research findings and analysis to management
• Effectively work with any number of other cross functional/operational areas (e.g. underwriting, compliance, customer care) on specific initiatives.
• Depending on area assigned, develop pricing or valuation tools, prepare state filings, financial reports and tax returns.
• Act as mentor for student actuaries and interns
• Prepare routine reports
• May perform other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

• Bachelors degree required
• A designation of Associate in the Society of Actuaries,
• Desire to attain FSA status
• A minimum of two years hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of business analysis, pricing, valuation, ALM or corporate experience.
• Strong problem solving ability and project management skills.
• Hands on experience with current technology (excel, one programming language, plus mainframe systems or database utility)
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability

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Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best - both inside and outside the office.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

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