Hey there! We're AKKO - a venture funded & fast-growing insurtech company with a passionate, solution-forward, and collaborative team focused on disrupting the device protection space.
Our mission is simple – Leveraging technology to make protecting people’s tech easier and more affordable. Most people’s lives have become tech-centric and AKKO provides customers with peace of mind that their tech is safe guarded in a transparent and seamless way. Backed by amazing investors such as Mundi, Fika, and Pear, we are just getting started!
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Pricing and Underwriting Operations Specialist to manage all aspects related to insurance, actuarial and underwriting operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in insurance, a passion for analytics, and a desire to grow into a Director role over time.
THE DAY-TO-DAY
- Oversee and manage all pricing and underwriting operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and refine pricing models, underwriting guidelines, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate with underwriting partners around data organization and alignment.
- Analyze underwriting data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Work closely with the finance team to ensure alignment of pricing strategies with financial goals and objectives.
- Develop and implement processes and systems to streamline underwriting and pricing operations.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to drive overall business growth and efficiency.
- Prepare and present reports and analysis to senior management and other stakeholders.
WHAT MAKES YOU QUALIFIED
- 3-5+ years of experience working in underwriting operations, insurance, pricing, underwriting, or actuarial roles within the insurance industry, preferably within a startup environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Experience in data modeling/analysis with tools like Looker and PowerBI and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, statistical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong knowledge around insurance principles, practices, and regulations.
- Proficiency in analytical tools and software.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and contribute to a positive and collaborative culture.
- Proactive and solution-forward, bias for action.
- Ability to drive forward work independently while communicating and working across functions.
The base salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $110,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
- Unlimited vacation
- Paid sick time
- Competitive health benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance
- Robust 401k program – to invest in your future
- Monthly wellness stipend (e.g., gym yoga, meditation, etc..) – we value your well-being
- Monthly treat yourself stipend – dinner on us!
- Remote workspace stipend – Work from home or from a shared workspace — you decide.
- Paid volunteer time – giving back to our community is important to us!
- Annual learning credit –explore personal interests that excite you.
- …and so much more!
WHAT ELSE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Our team is fostered around our core values:
- Collaborate– Work together to be more effective, lift up others, and win together
- Aim High– Set ambitious goals
- Embrace Diversity– Seek different perspectives, bring our true self to work
- Customer Love– Serve the end user and listen to them
- Nurture Empathy– Listen and strive to truly understand others
- Take Action– Be proactive, be an owner, value speed
- Maintain Integrity– Build the AKKO you are proud to work at
- Data Driven– Use data to iterate, find truth
***CCPA disclosure notice at getakko.com/legal
Top Skills
What We Do
Seamless Device Protection.
AKKO enables simple, affordable, and modern device protection plans for all electronics, including used and refurbished ones.
Phone-only - $6-12/mo, or $8/mo flat rate plan for businesses
Laptop/Tablet only plan for businesses - $6/mo
And, our most popular offering: The AKKO Plan ($15/mo)
An All-inclusive Accidental Damage & Theft Protection Plan:
- $15/month | $29-99 Deductibles
- 1 phone + 25 items protected (business and personal, making a great employee benefit!)
- $2,000 limit per incident (no limit on # claims filed)
- Backed by an "A" Rated U.S. insurer
Plans protect against ALL Accidental Damage & Theft for ANY item. Phone, Laptop, Bike, Headphones, Sunglasses, TVs, Clothes/Shoes, and more.
No limits on claims filed each year and no rate increases due to filed claims.
Payouts are delivered digitally upon claim approval. No waiting weeks for a check.
Repairs handled locally, no shipping items.
Perfect for WFH and remote teams.
For More Info:
getAKKO.com/business
