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Commercial I & I Senior Analyst/Statistician-Simi Valley, CA

Farmers Insurance Group  - Simi Valley, CA
Sunday, October 25, 2009



Obtains and evaluates information that supports revenue growth andprofitability; analyzes information using data manipulation andstatistical analysis. Analyzes new and existing programs and procedures;actively involved in the development of new procedures and products.

Position Requirements

Build statistical models (i.e., pricing, response, profitability, lifetime value, etc) for different products and channels by applyingadvanced statistical modeling techniques such as logistic regression,ordinary linear regression, generalized linear models, etc.Develop customer and portfolio segmentation by applying differentsegmentation techniques such as CHAID, k-mean clustering, hierarchicalclustering, etc.Lead design of experiment initiatives.Use statistical procedures to identify drivers of losses, growth andprofitability.Provide analytical support across commercial insurance lines of businessby analyzing and manipulating data via SAS, SQL, or any other analyticaltool.Provide ad hoc analysis/reporting to answer business needs.Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Enter preferred skills and abilities.

Physical Actions

Required job duties are essentially sedentary work consisting ofoccasional walking standing and lifting and/or carrying 10 lbs. maximum.Required job duties include sedentary work as well as some or all of thefollowing physical activities; lifting and/or carrying 40-lbs(suitcases, projectors, handouts, laptop computer, etc.), seeing,speaking, hearing, and occasional operation of a motor vehicle.

Physical Environment

Required job duties are normally performed in a climate controlledoffice environment with occasional job duties performed in company car,airplane, hotels and various physical sites dictated by travel that arenot always in a climate controlled environment.

Education Requirements

Master’s or PhD degree in relevant quantitative area such asmathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, economics,business, physics, etc.

Experience Requirements

Three or more years of directly relevant experience in quantitativebusiness analysis role(s) (preferably in the insurance industry orconsumer finance industry).Experience in manipulating large datasets and samples.Two or more years of experience in analytical role supporting productdevelopment and/or pricing initiatives in the insurance or consumerfinance industry.Two or more years of experience using SAS, SQL.Expertise in advanced statistical modeling techniques such as logisticregression, ordinary linear regression, generalized linear models,CHAID, k-mean clustering, hierarchical clustering, etc.Strong quality/project management experience with proven ability tosuccessfully manage multiple projects.

Special Skills Requirements

Strong statistical, analytical and problem solving skills.Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills needed to communicatecomplex information to senior management.Ability to utilize statistical and technical tools to analyze and solvebusiness problems.Ability to conceptualize business problems, execute solutions, andpresent findings in a simple manner.



Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley, California



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