Predictive Modeller Opportunities at Allstate Northern Ireland

Closing date: 	Friday, September 30, 2011 
Job Ref#: 		11/08/PM 
Location: 		Belfast 

Role

Quantitative Research & Analytics is responsible for aligning with and
contributing to corporate growth and profitability objectives by
identifying and developing pricing opportunities which will enable
Allstate to generate profitable market share growth. 
 
This position as an Assistant Predictive Modeler for Allstate Protection
will work with a team of highly skilled and expert predictive modelers
at one of the leading property and casualty insurance companies. The
role is accountable for: 
 
-	Using best practices and statistical/modeling techniques to
develop rating and underwriting models, economic models, and other
models as necessary in the areas of Private Passenger Auto, Homeowners,
and other lines of business; 
-	Applying established statistical concepts to assist in the
development of price elasticity models for new and existing customers;
-	Developing models to estimate the economic impact of operational
decisions; 
-	Managing data and data requests to improve the accuracy of our
data and decisions made from data analysis;
-	Effectively understanding the business problems and requirements
and communicating and sharing findings; 
-	Reviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations on
appropriateness of statistical techniques 
-	Working to maintaining a friendly and collaborative work
environment;
-	Maximizing personal professional development to ensure
continuation of a personal contribution to the team and Allstate.

Essential Criteria

-	Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as statistics,
mathematics, finance, or economics or an actuarial designation
(ACAS/FCAS) with a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
-	2+ years of relevant experience including experience running
modeling projects. This can be industry experience or gained via a
masters/PHd Degree program
-	Proven ability to do the modeling work with strong skills in
statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, Matlab, R, CART, etc.;
-	Proven knowledge of advanced statistical techniques such as GLM,
GAM, Machine Learning algorithms, decision tress, etc.;
-	Ability to analyze and interpret concepts of moderate
complexity; 
-	Ability to develop statistical models;
-	Ability to provide written and oral interpretation of highly
specialized terms and data, and ability to present this data to others
in their field of expertise; 
-	Ability to concentrate on a number of loosely defined situations
of moderate complexity, which require application of creativity and
originality, where guidance and counsel may be unavailable;
-	Applicants must be either EU citizens or possess a UK work visa
which entitles the holder to take up full time employment
-	Ability to work independently and show initiative

Desirable Criteria

-	Functional pricing, statistical, rating plan design, and
insurance regulation knowledge, with working knowledge of personal lines
underwriting and product offerings; 
-	Insurance industry knowledge

Contact Information

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and reference number in the subject line of your email. The closing date
is Friday, 30th September 2011

Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job
applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of gender,
sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status,
age or disability.

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