Lead Insurance Data Scientist

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🌵 Arizona, Illinois, +2 more states – Remote

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Independence Pet Group

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1001 - 5000 employees

👥 B2C

🧘 Wellness

Insurance • B2C • Wellness

Independence Pet Group is one of North America’s largest pet insurance and services organizations. The company supports insurance for more than 800,000 pets in the U. S. and Canada, with a mission to strengthen the bond between pets and their owners through innovative products and services. IPG offers a comprehensive range of underwriting options, turnkey partner solutions, and consumer-facing insurance products to support pets throughout their lives. The company is home to several insurance brands, providing vital support and services in the pet care industry.

📋 Description

• Develop, refine, and maintain GLM-based pricing models and related regression approaches used for rate setting, segmentation, and performance forecasting. • Apply machine learning techniques where appropriate to enhance predictive accuracy and customer behavior insights. • Serve as a technical lead on pricing initiatives, ensuring methodological rigor and regulatory awareness. • Take a scoped project and drive it independently to completion, escalating questions or blockers appropriately. • Manage a rotating portfolio of 2–4 active projects, including pricing model builds, research initiatives, and support for regulatory filings. • Conduct exploratory data analysis to understand relationships across pricing, conversion, retention, and risk segmentation. • Perform advanced root-cause analysis using SQL and statistical techniques to investigate data issues and collaborate with engineering to resolve them. • Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for leadership across varying technical backgrounds. • Present modeling results, assumptions, and recommendations to senior leadership in a way that is accessible and compelling. • Mentor junior team members and contribute to elevating data science best practices across the organization.

🎯 Requirements

• Graduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, or related quantitative field and 2+ years of experience in a data science or analytical role OR 4+ years of progressive experience in data science or analytics. • At least 1 year of experience in P&C or Pet Insurance pricing (rate modeling, GLMs, segmentation, or related actuarial/data science work). • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, modeling, and analysis. • Deep understanding of GLMs, regression modeling, and statistical inference. • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a small, high-impact team. • Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance • Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee • Company paid short-term and long-term disability • 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Retirement savings plan • Personal Paid Time Off • Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off • Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations • Pet friendly office environment • Commuter Benefits • Group Pet Insurance • On the job training and skills development • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)