Actuarial Analyst Jobs in Connecticut

Job Title: Dir & Associate Actuary GBD Pricing and Product Development Company: The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc Location: Simsbury, CT Description: THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUPFounded in 1810, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) is one of the largest financial services and insurance companies in the United States, with international offices in Japan, Brazil, Ireland, England and Germany. In 2007, The Hartford's revenues reached $25.9 billion. The Hartford is a Fortune 100 company with an impressive track record. The Hartford has received numerous awards including being Four-time winner of the prestigious Call Center of Excellence Award by JD Power and Associates, and we were named Global Call Center of the Year in 2007 by ICMI. In addition, we were twice named in the top 5 Best Places to Work in Oklahoma. Visit us at www.thehartford.com. Dir & Associate Actuary GBD Pricing and Product Development DescriptionAssistant Actuary, GBD Product Development and Pricing Harford Life OPPORTUNITY: Lead teams of colleagues within a dynamic product development and profitability management environment covering Direct Response and Group Employer Life, Disability, AD&D, Supplemental Health Own pricing, risk mitigation, rate compliance, and valuation intricacies for the Life, Disability Income, AD&D and other products Lead product development and product pricing activities RESPONSIBILITIES: Management and Leadership · Lead and develop staff · Manage projects · Own prioritization and execution of initiates in alignment with business plans Risk Management/Block Profitability · Own rate development methodologies and protocols · Ensure overall profitability of the Association Block · Identify, mitigate, and/or reverse evolving risk trends · Recommend pricing strategies and continuously evaluate them, including review of rate manuals · Influence the outcome of the risk benchmark setting process through the Capital Attribution exercise New Product Development · Provide risk assessment expertise by participating in all new GBD product development and product distribution initiatives · Partner with the Product Development Team for idea generation, vetting, pricing support and execution · Develop unique pricing methodologies for new innovative products for all of GBDQualificationsCANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: A self-starter with demonstrated ability to bring projects to completion within stated deadlines. Ability to see through the project complexity and identify, pursue and execute critical path initiatives is necessary. Independent thinking, proven track-record of influencing outcomes, clear and effective communication skills, initiative and strong sense of ownership are required. Additional qualifications include: · Ability to synthesize complex information · Risk assessment expertise · Strong compliance mindset · Understanding of product development lifecycle and pricing drivers · Ability to work independently · FSA designation and Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA) · Experience with Group Life and Disability products About The Hartford Founded in 1810, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) is one of the largest investment and insurance companies based in the United States, with offices in Japan, Brazil, Ireland, England, Canada, and the United States. With 31,000 employees and $2.9 billion in net income in 2007, The Hartford was ranked 78th on the 2006 Fortune 100 list. The Hartford is a leading provider of investment products - annuities, mutual funds, college savings plans - as well as life insurance, group and employee benefits, automobile and homeowners' insurance, and business insurance. The Hartford serves millions of customers worldwide - including individuals, institutions, and businesses - through independent agents and brokers, financial institutions, and online. About 11,000 independent agencies and more than 100,000 registered broker/dealers sell The Hartford's trusted products. After nearly 200 years in business, The Hartford is known for its financial strength and stability, superior customer service, and continued operational excellence. "The Hartford is an Equal Opportunity Employer"