Lead Research Analyst-Boston, MA

Lead Research Analyst-Boston, MA

Title: Lead Research Analyst-Boston, MA
Location: US-MA-Boston
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The Lead Research Analyst helps drive idea generation and the development of innovative products as a member of the Auto Tactical Research Team. In this role, you will provide technical and analytical assessments of business issues to senior management. You will research industry topics to identify and proactively respond to industry developments. This position will partner with the Marketing Innovation team to develop and price innovative product ideas.

Responsibilities:
* Manage complex research projects by negotiating project objectives and direction with senior managers and translating Product / Department / Division needs into a comprehensive project plan to ensure successful project completion and achieve business objectives.
* Gather data, conduct analysis, and develop recommendations impacting product features, pricing, underwriting, and distribution.
* Prepare periodic written reports and/or presentations for senior management regarding research project status, including re-negotiating project direction as necessary.
* Constructs queries and writes SQL. Design user-friendly tools to be used by management.
* Manage large-scale projects across multiple functional areas such as Distribution, Finance, Production, Systems, Claims and Legal. Collaborate with these groups to assess the potential impact of changes and incorporate in recommendations.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics or Insurance preferred or equivalent experience plus 6 to 8 years of related experience. Masters degree preferred.
* Advanced math, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong presentation and project management skills.
* Advanced knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting and ratemaking concepts required.
* Knowledge of the functions of various departments, such as Finance UW, Claims, Stats, IT, Legal and Sales, required.
* Advanced communication skills and negotiation skills.
* PC and programming skills/concepts desirable. Proficiency in SAS, SQL, PowerPoint preferred.
* Basic knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting and ratemaking concepts and the various functions of an insurance organization, including Finance, Underwriting, Sales and Claims preferred.
Benefits:
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 Company paid pension plan
* Medical coverage
* Dental coverage
* Paid time-off
* Pay-for-Performance
* Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance
* Discount fitness memberships
* Flexible spending accounts
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision care coverage
* Work/Life resources
* Credit Union membership
* Employee and Dependent life insurance
* Disability insurance
* Long-term care insurance

Overview:
We believe strongly that commercial success can be achieved in a manner consistent with principles and ideals that bind us together as one company, that set us apart from our competitors, and that in the end will allow us to say we have succeeded commercially by doing the right thing the right way.

We believe that the Company's success is inextricably linked to our employees' satisfaction and success: satisfaction that they work for an industry leader committed to improving safety, satisfaction that they work for a company that does the right thing, and satisfaction that the company will reward them for their contributions and provide opportunities for personal growth and success.

We believe our employees take pride in knowing that they help people live safer more secure lives everyday.

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