Pricing and Underwriting Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Akko Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Pricing and Underwriting Operations Specialist to manage all aspects related to insurance, actuarial, and underwriting operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and manage all pricing and underwriting operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and refine pricing models, underwriting guidelines, and risk assessments.
  • Coordinate with underwriting partners around data organization and alignment.
  • Analyze underwriting data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
  • Work closely with the finance team to ensure alignment of pricing strategies with financial goals and objectives.
  • Develop and implement processes and systems to streamline underwriting and pricing operations.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to drive overall business growth and efficiency.
  • Prepare and present reports and analysis to senior management and other stakeholders.
Requirements
  • 3-5+ years of experience working in underwriting operations, insurance, pricing, underwriting, or actuarial roles within the insurance industry, preferably within a startup environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Experience in data modeling/analysis with tools like Looker and PowerBI and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent analytical, statistical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong knowledge around insurance principles, practices, and regulations.
  • Proficiency in analytical tools and software.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and contribute to a positive and collaborative culture.
  • Proactive and solution-forward, bias for action.
  • Ability to drive forward work independently while communicating and working across functions.
What We Offer
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • Competitive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Robust 401k program - to invest in your future
  • Monthly wellness stipend (e.g., gym, yoga, meditation, etc.) - we value your well-being
  • Monthly treat yourself stipend - dinner on us
  • Remote workspace stipend - Work from home or from a shared workspace - you decide.
  • Paid volunteer time - giving back to our community is important to us
  • Annual learning credit - explore personal interests that excite you.
Our Core Values
  • Collaborate - Work together to be more effective, lift up others, and win together
  • Aim High - Set ambitious goals
  • Embrace Diversity - Seek different perspectives, bring our true self to work
  • Customer Love - Serve the end user and listen to them
  • Nurture Empathy - Listen and strive to truly understand others
  • Take Action - Be proactive, be an owner, value speed
  • Maintain Integrity - Build the AKKO you are proud to work at
  • Data Driven - Use data to iterate, find truth

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