Actuarial Data Scientist

Fetch Pet Insurance

Actuarial Data Scientist at Fetch specializing in predictive analytics for pet insurance pricing models and profitability. Collaborating within a close-knit actuarial team on various pricing and financial forecasting initiatives.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop price elasticity curves to forecast the impact of rating changes on policyholder retention and conversion, and assess their impact on customer lifetime value
Forecast policyholder retention and conversion for the portfolio based on pricing, operational changes, and business initiatives
Improve the risk segmentation sophistication of our rating plans by developing GLM-based rating factors (in R or Python) and applying advanced predictive modeling techniques
Build and maintain tools to monitor the performance of our existing rating plans and rate level over time, including loss ratio, conversion rate, churn, and lifetime value
Write advanced SQL procedures to pull from large, line item level veterinary bill databases
Estimate the impact of coverage and product changes on pricing
Analyze product design proposals to determine pricing viability, impact on enterprise risk, competitive positioning, and customer value
Stay highly informed on competitor filings to understand how our products and pricing stand relative to the market
Support rate filing and rate indication work, including the development of filings and responses to regulatory objections
Operate seamlessly with product, underwriting, marketing, BI, and IT teams, and communicate complex actuarial concepts to a non-actuarial audience
Propose creative ways to price innovative coverage concepts and ideas

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACAS designation required (or ASA working in health insurance)
At least 5 years of experience working in an actuarial or data science P&C and/or Health insurance role
At least 2 years of experience in an actuarial ratemaking and/or pricing modeling role
Advanced knowledge of SQL is required
Strong knowledge of R and/or Python is required
Intermediate knowledge of Excel is required
Advanced knowledge of generalized linear models (GLMs) is required
Intermediate knowledge of elastic net GLMs, k-means clustering, and geospatial statistics is desirable
The ability to review and evaluate data for quality, completeness, and reasonability is required
Experience performing competitor filing research in SERFF is a plus
Comfortable or willingness to learn how to work with AI assisted coding tools, such as, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or Gemini
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; an excellent team player able to apply innovative ideas and critical thinking
Able to anticipate needs, innovate and flourish in a high-volume, fast paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, dental, and vision plan for you and your family
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are available
Highly competitive 401(k) matching
Generous 20-day PTO Policy, with rollover options. Earn an additional day of PTO each year on your anniversary with Fetch, for a maximum of 30 days
Paid company (9) holidays, including (1) floating holiday
Fetch Pet Insurance discount - up to 50% off, up to $1,000 savings/year
Educational Assistance Program
Fetch Discount Perks Program
Volunteering - earn up to 8 hours per calendar year at nonprofit organizations
NYC Office Amenities: Pet-friendly environment, free lunch, snacks, and additional amenities; transit accessible
Employee Referral Incentive
Tuition Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

price elasticityforecastingGLMSQLRPythonpredictive modelingdata evaluationelastic net GLMsk-means clustering

Soft Skills

communicationteam playercritical thinkinginnovationanticipation of needsadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingcreativitycollaboration

Certifications

ACASASA