Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist

Job Opportunity :

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist to join the Catastrophe Engineering and Analytics (CAT E&A) team. CAT E&A is an innovative and versatile technical team conducting catastrophe risk research and development and providing complex quantitative metrics that inform underwriting decisions across multiple lines of business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and applying cutting-edge data science techniques to build a better view of the risk for multiple perils. You will work across functional areas and perils within the team, supporting the development of models for various natural catastrophes, natural hazards, building vulnerability, and man-made risks such as cyber, casualty, among others. In addition, you will conduct in-depth evaluation of vendor models, research and develop internal views of exposure and risks, consult on account-specific risk analyses, and develop internal tools to facilitate account underwriting decision-making and other related activities.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Evaluate and develop insights into large and diverse data sets from claims, hazard models, structural analysis, geospatial sources, and various other public / proprietary datasets.
• Develop and maintain expertise in advanced data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence techniques, and their application to understanding risk.
• Work with domain experts across teams and perils to enhance our use of available data.
• Propose and execute innovative solutions to insurance problems that directly impact BHSI underwriting decisions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience :

BHSI Offers :

Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include : Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits.

Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term).

Life Insurance (for you and your family).

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family).

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Health Reimbursement Account.

Employee Assistance Program.

Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match.

Generous holiday and Paid Time Off.

Tuition Reimbursement.

Paid Parental Leave.

The base salary range for this position in Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, or San Ramon, CA is $100,000 to $160,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.