Analyst, Product Research at Seattle

Liberty Mutual Insurance At Liberty Mutual Insurance, doing the right thing is essential to all that we do. Our commitment to building and sustaining a talented and diverse workforce has helped us to become a global leader in property and casualty insurance. As of December 31, 2012, Liberty Mutual Insurance had $36.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue. Our financial strength and profitability rely on the skills, knowledge, and creativity of our more than 50,000 employees in over 900 offices worldwide. As number 81 on Fortune Magazines list of the 100 largest corporations in the U.S., we have the resources and training our employees need to drive our business forward and be successful in an ever-evolving, complex world. Liberty Mutual Insurance offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, property, commercial automobile, general liability, global specialty, group disability, reinsurance and surety. Liberty Mutual Insurance (www.libertymutual.com) employs over 45,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world.

Liberty Mutual, a Fortune 100 Company growing greater than twice the industry growth rate, is looking for a motivated and high-achieving individual for our Analyst, Product Research role on the Property Tactical Research team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter looking to join a strong, fast-paced organization and drive change for a $2B book of business, perform technical and analytical assessments of countrywide issues facing the Personal Insurance organization, play a direct role in building creative solutions and deliver results that assist in achieving the companys profit and market share goals. Under general direction, the candidate will research and analyze data, identify cost savings, develop recommendations, and analyze competitor and market trends. The candidate will collaboratively work with Property Product Managers, supporting their data and analysis needs on countrywide project efforts, assist in development and design of franchise countrywide programs and present recommendations to Product Managers, Directors of State Operations, VPs and SVPs.

Responsibilities:

Gather data, conduct analysis, and develop recommendations impacting product features, pricing, and underwriting

Complete moderate to highly complex analysis under general direction

Build tools and queries for others to use, and query data to complete ad hoc analysis

Prepare periodic presentations for senior management regarding research project status, recommendations and business impact

Analyze profitability and competitiveness using advanced Excel and Access tools

Work individually, or as part of a team, on projects that focus on improving profitability, increasing growth and/or reducing expenses

Lead own work streams on most projects. May manage aspects of low to moderately complex projects, including members within and outside team

Serve as ad hoc resource for less experienced analysts, and occasionally mentor others

May conduct competitive intelligence and understand market trends for a product line

 Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in mathematics, economics, finance, statistics, or other quantitative field

3-5 years relevant work experience

Advanced math, analytical, problem-solving, and research abilities

Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills

Effective communication skills for writing reports/proposals and making presentations

Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, Emblem)

SQL experience and previous insurance background a plus

Benefits:

We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
401K and Company paid pension plan
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Paid time-off
Pay-for-Performance
Discounts on automobile and homeowners insurance
Discount fitness memberships
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care coverage
Work/Life resources
Credit Union membership
Employee and Dependent life insurance
Disability insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Overview:

We believe strongly that commercial success can be achieved in a manner consistent with principles and ideals that bind us together as one company, that set us apart from our competitors, and that in the end will allow us to say we have succeeded commercially by doing the right thing the right way.

We believe that the Companys success is inextricably linked to our employees satisfaction and success: satisfaction that they work for an industry leader committed to improving safety, satisfaction that they work for a company that does the right thing, and satisfaction that the company will reward them for their contributions and provide opportunities for personal growth and success.

We believe our employees take pride in knowing that they help people live safer more secure lives everyday.

Responsibility. Whats your policy?

Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Seattle, Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance.