Lead Researcher

Under limited supervision, responsible for the analysis of data, primarily tactical research and various long-term research projects. Researches various aspects of trends and insurance loss distributions. Provides analysis in developing advanced pricing, retention, and other business models. Additional responsibilities may include:1.Manages all aspects of complex research projects. Negotiates project objectives and direction with senior managers. Translates Product/ Department/ Division needs into a comprehensive project plan which ensures successful project completion and achieves business objectives. As a project leader, may supervise a team of analysts assigned to specific projects.2.Prepares periodic written reports and/or presentations for senior management regarding research project status, including renegotiating project direction as necessary.3.Queries and manipulates Liberty Mutual systems to provide the data needed for the study and verifies the accuracy of the data.4.Constructs queries and writes SQL. Designs user-friendly tools to be used by management.5.Analyzes data, presents results and provides recommendations to regional management. Acquires agreements from management and coordinates action items with other departments as necessary.6.Identifies sources and relationships of corporate data and makes recommendations/decisions regarding consolidation and storage of data for access by Division/Department Managers.7.Performs additional duties as required.8.Makes significant contribution in product development and loss models.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics or Insurance preferred or equivalent experience plus 6 to 8 years of related experience. Masters degree preferred. Advanced math, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong presentati
on and project management skills. Advanced knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting and ratemaking concepts required. Knowledge of the functions of various departments, such as Finance UW, Claims, Stats, IT, Legal and Sales, required. Advanced communication skills and negotiation skills. PC and programming skills/ concepts desirable.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 retirement plan, Accidental death & dismemberment insurance, Credit Union membership, Dental coverage, Dependent life insurance, Disability insurance, Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance, Employee life insurance, Long-term care insurance, Medical coverage, Paid time-off, Pay-for-Performance, Reimbursement accounts, Tuition reimbursement, Vision care coverage, and Work/Life resources."Helping people live safer, more secure lives" since 1912, Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group (libertymutual.com) is a leading global multi-line group of insurance companies whose largest line of business is private passenger auto, based on 2004 net written premium.As of December 31, 2005, Liberty Mutual Group had $78.8 billion in consolidated assets and $21.2 billion in consolidated revenue. Liberty Mutual ranks 102nd on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations based on 2005 revenue, and is the eighth-largest personal lines writer and fifth-largest commercial lines writer in the U.S. based on 2004 direct written premium. Liberty Mutual Group today employs more than 39,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world.The company has received financial strength ratings of "Excellent" (A) from the A.M. Best Company, "Good" (A2) from Moody's Investors Service and "Strong" (A) from Standard & Poor's.Liberty Mutual Group operates under a mutual holding company structure, owned by its policyholders. The three principal insurance companies of the group, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company and Employers Insurance Company of Wausau, each are stock insurance companies under the ownership of Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc.Liberty Mutual Group operates through four strategic business units with no single unit contributing more than 30 percent of net premium written: Personal Market, Commercial Markets, Agency Markets, and Liberty International.