Lead Researcher

Under limited supervision, manage a team of analysts in various research projects. These projects will include, but are not limited to, gathering & analyzing insurance data, providing recommended actions, and making strategic business decisions.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics or Insurance preferred or equivalent experience plus 6 to 8 years of related experience. Advanced degree in Economics or Finance or equivalent experience preferred.
Strong presentation and project management skills. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and negotiation skills.
Advanced knowledge of pricing and ratemaking concepts required. Background in Insurance or Product Pricing preferred. Experience with predictive modeling desirable.
Knowledge of Microsoft Products, SAS, and other statistical packages desirable.The Lead Researcher will lead a team of 2-3 analysts. Management experience is 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.