Lead Pricing Actuary
Job Summary
Growing insurance provider is seeking an experienced Lead Pricing Actuary to oversee actuarial pricing for their comprehensive small business insurance product. You will help shape the pricing strategy, ensuring accurate and timely rate updates, and driving ongoing improvement in pricing segmentation and methodology. You will be accountable for the full annual pricing cycle, from scoping and execution through rate filing and implementation. You will manage a small team of actuaries and work closely with the data science and modeling experts to translate analytical insights into actionable pricing decisions. This role spans the Commercial Property, Liability (GL, PL, D&O, EPLI, etc), Commercial Auto, and Workers Compensation lines of business.
Responsibilities
- Lead the actuarial pricing function, ensuring accurate, data-driven rate adequacy and segmentation.
- Own the annual rate review process, including planning, timeline management, and sign-off.
- Manage and mentor a team of actuarial analysts, overseeing workflow, deliverables, and development.
- Review and validate analyses to minimize errors in rate filings and improve efficiency and transparency.
- Partner with data science and modeling teams to incorporate predictive model outputs into pricing decisions.
- Conduct and oversee deep dives into key industries or customer segments to identify opportunities for refinement.
- Maintain strong controls and documentation around pricing assumptions, methods, and results.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, operations, and finance to align pricing initiatives with business objectives.
- Provide actuarial expertise and recommendations to senior management.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required Experience:
- ACAS designation (or near-FCAS) preferred; significant pricing experience required.
- 8–12 years of P&C actuarial experience, with a strong focus on pricing.
- Experience managing staff and owning deliverables with accountability to senior leadership.
- Deep understanding of rate review processes, regulatory filings, and pricing governance.
- Working knowledge of GLM and predictive modeling techniques.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Experience:
- Commercial lines experience, particularly small business or package products.
- Experience collaborating with data science or predictive modeling teams.
- Strong coding skills in SQL and Python/R.
- Familiarity with catastrophe (CAT) modeling concepts, including interpretation of model outputs and incorporation into pricing models.
Compensation Package
- Salary Range: $180,000 - $225,000 per year
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical (PPO/HDHP), vision, disability, and life insurance
- Enhanced dental plan
- Generous PTO plan and paid company holidays
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