Why MEC?

At Midwest Employers Casualty (MEC), we combine the stability of a Fortune 500 company with the agility of an innovative team. We are passionate about improving the quality of life for employees severely injured on the job and helping companies understand and mitigate risk. Our culture values collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning. If you want to make an impact, work on meaningful projects, and grow your career in a supportive environment, MEC is the place for you.

Company URL: https://www.mecasualty.com

We have an opportunity for a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join our MEC team with a primary focus on Research and Innovation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on advancing strategy through analytics and technology. You will help to maintain and enhance our pricing model and account impact testing system, while contributing to projects that support both Actuarial and broader company initiatives, including predictive modeling and Generative AI applications.

This position will also offer exposure to our Reserving team, with potential for future rotation into core work for this critical function. You will work on projects that move MEC forward, leveraging advanced programming and actuarial skills to deliver insights that shape business decisions.

MEC offers a highly competitive actuarial exam study program, with salary adjustments for exam success.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve MEC’s pricing model and account testing system, ensuring accuracy and scalability.
• Lead research-driven projects that advance company strategy, including predictive modeling and Generative AI initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate complex actuarial analyses for pricing, modeling and research functions.
• Collaborate with Actuarial leadership on innovation opportunities and special projects.
• Ensure data integrity and optimize processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide exposure and support to Reserving functions, with potential for future rotation.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and actuarial best practices.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, or a related quantitative field.
• Pursuit of actuarial designation through the Casualty Actuarial Society or Society of Actuaries (General Insurance track only) is required (CAS preferred).
• 5+ years related work experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge in actuarial reserving and ratemaking methodologies.
• Strong programming skills in SQL and Python (required).
• Experience with predictive modeling techniques and Generative AI applications preferred.
• Familiarity with business intelligence and related tools (Power BI) a plus.
• Experience with programming collaboration tools like Git a plus.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for innovation.

 Work Conditions

• Location: Chesterfield, MO
• Hybrid work environment