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Subject:      Senior Research Consultant-$100,000 to $150,000
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The Hartford Financial Services Group- Southington, CT
Senior Research Consultant-$100,000 to $150,000

Please contact
Tina M. Rosabella
The Hartford
Finance/Actuarial Sourcing Consultant
Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06115
Telephone: 860.547.5909
E-mail: tina.rosabella@thehartford.com

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Founded in 1810, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) is
one of the largest investment and insurance companies in the United States.
To millions of our customers – businesses, groups and individuals – The
Hartford Stag logo is a trust symbol of dependability.

The Hartford is a leading provider of investment products, life insurance
and group and employee benefits; automobile and homeowners products; and
business insurance. The company is the largest seller of individual
annuities in the U.S. and has been a provider of auto and home owners
insurance to members of AARP since 1984. The Hartford has branched into the
international market and is a leader seller of annuities in Japan.
They have expanded their international focus into Brazil, Ireland and
England.

Recognized for the diversity of its product portfolio and distribution
networks, The Hartford services customers through independent agents and
brokers, financial institutions, affinity groups and via Internet.
Approximately 11,000 independent agencies and more than 100,000 registered
broker/dealers sell the company’s products.

Our 29,000 employees serve customers worldwide. Of this total, 27,000 are
in the United States and 12,000 in Connecticut.


Senior Research Consultant

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

This position involves both hands-on technical work and the supervision of
2 to 3 direct reports. The candidate must have demonstrated expertise and
hands on experience in the following areas:

Multivariate regression including Generalized Linear Modeling
Actuarial concepts including personal lines class plan development
Data mining techniques and software (such as decision trees)
SAS

Key Competencies:

Technical Ability – fully conversant with the statistical/actuarial methods
used in current Personal Lines class plan development
Project Management – demonstrated ability to manage projects from beginning
to end
Critical Thinking/Analytic Skills – proven ability to analyze information
and draw accurate conclusions in complex environments. Anticipates and
resolves problems systematically
Leadership – demonstrated ability to motivate staff and to make effective
use of team skills. Holds people accountable
Communication – written and verbal skills are clear, concise, accurate and
timely. Able to communicate the results of technical analysis to non-
technical audiences

Experience:

FCAS/ACAS or advanced statistical degree
Significant experience in actuarial pricing and research
Extensive experience with advanced statistical methods including GLMs,
GAMs, decision trees, neural networks

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION?

Technical lead on personal lines actuarial research and data mining,
reporting to the AVP of Actuarial Research. Must demonstrate sophistication
in mining techniques and use of software; extensive track record
of successful business application of models; proven ability to lead
efforts, and provide support to/ gain
value from team-members.

Major Accountabilities:

Develop rating structures and underwriting plans for Personal Auto and
Homeowners using state of the art statistical/actuarial methods
Develop and maintain credit models for use in Personal Auto and Homeowners
rating structures
Oversee the introduction of new statistical and data mining techniques to
the Actuarial Research division
Coordinate modeling and programming best practices for the division

WHAT IS THE COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITY?

At The Hartford, our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay competitive
base salaries and we reward performance. The salary range for this position
is $100,000 to $150,000, based on experience. In addition,
you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program
including medical insurance, a 401K Plan, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
and more.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?

This position resides on The Hartford’s Southington, CT Personal Lines
campus. Southington is located 15 miles west of Hartford, offering a
reverse commute, with easy access to I84 and I91. Free and ample parking.
The Southington campus offers a business casual work environment, with
three full service cafeterias, an on site medical facility, and ATM
machine, and many more amenities.

Please contact
Tina M. Rosabella
The Hartford
Finance/Actuarial Sourcing Consultant
Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06115
Telephone: 860.547.5909
E-mail: tina.rosabella@thehartford.com