JOB SUMMARY

• Develop predictive models and complex analytical solutions in support of Underwriting, Pricing, Claims, and Marketing.
• Provide requirements or build tools to integrate analytical solutions to enhance decision-making and/or refine operations
• Interpret results from multiple sources using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining
• Design, develop, and implement business solutions for the organization
• Prepare big data, implement data models and develop database to support the business solutions
• Work on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms.
• Serve as a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Experience dependent on the level of Data Scientist. The current opening requires a minimum of 3 years of experience, at least 5 years experience preferred
• Experience working with property/casualty insurance preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Data & Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or related field
• Master’s Degree or continuing education in a similar field preferred
• PC skills to include:
• Python
• A Python model framework (Sklearn, Keras, H2O, Tensorflow, etc.)
• Flask / Django exposure (or other web development framework exposure) for deployment focused role
• Pandas package (+ data wrangling skills)
• Additional preferred skills:

WHO WE ARE

Donegal Insurance Group provides commercial and personal insurance products through a network of independent agents in 21 states and across several regions of the U.S. In Texas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona, business is conducted under the Mountain States Insurance Group name; and in Michigan, business is conducted under the Michigan Insurance name.
Headquartered in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, along with four (4) regional offices located in: Athens, GA, Grand Rapids, MI, Albuquerque, NM, and Glen Allen, VA, our steady growth and successes have allowed us to establish a culture of which we’re proud. Check out our Glassdoor profile where our rating speaks for itself:
By joining the Donegal family, you would be joining a team of dedicated, hard-working employees, all with a common goal of providing peace of mind to our policyholders and being There when it matters most.™.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Donegal Insurance Group has an opening for a Data Scientist (III or IV). The Data Scientist is responsible for developing predictive models and complex analytical solutions.
This position may be preformed remotely or onsite at our Marietta, PA corporate office.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Identify business trends and problems through complex big data analysis
• Use various quantitative modeling techniques to analyze company specific experience and external data to better market, price, and underwrite company products
• Develop financial and/or quantitative models to gauge the impact of corporate decisions
• Ensure duties are performed in adherence to all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations
• Comply with guidelines, policies, and directives outlined in the company handbook and department manuals
• Provide timely, courteous, and quality customer service to customers
• Clearly demonstrate commitment and participation to team goals and objectives
• Reliable attendance and punctuality