Description
The Vice President, Actuarial Services (FCAS required) is responsible for leading actuarial analysis, risk assessment, and data analysis across the company’s insurance offerings, including programs structured through alternative insurance arrangements and other alternative risk transfer mechanisms. This position plays a key role in shaping actuarial pricing strategy, guiding reserving practices, and supporting the development and oversight of both traditional and captive-based insurance solutions. FCAS designation is required; however, ACAS candidates with significant Property & Casualty insurance experience may be considered.
The ideal candidate holds the Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) designation, or is an Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) with substantial relevant experience, and has deep experience in Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance, with strong capabilities in experience analysis, assumption setting, actuarial loss modeling, and reserve evaluation. The role involves close collaboration with underwriting, finance, and program management to ensure pricing and risk strategies are analytically sound and aligned with regulatory, operational, and client-specific goals.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and refining pricing methodologies for standard and alternative insurance programs
Conducting feasibility studies and ongoing actuarial evaluations
Supporting product development, financial planning, and business forecasting
Performing loss reserving analysis and adequacy testing
Providing actuarial input for regulatory and program governance
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the design and performance of innovative risk solutions through applied actuarial insight.
Primary Responsibilities:
Strategic Collaboration & Business Planning
Partner with executive leadership to define pricing strategy, capital management, and enterprise risk frameworks
Contribute to long-term planning and assess the financial impact of strategic initiatives
Insurance Strategy & Support
Lead actuarial pricing and reserving support for insurance programs, including feasibility assessments and ongoing performance monitoring
Work closely with underwriting and finance to develop captive structures aligned with risk profiles and financial goals
Analyze captive program performance and recommend adjustments to retention levels, premium allocations, and risk-sharing mechanisms
Prepare actuarial documentation for regulatory filings, governance reports, and audits
Collaborate with captive managers, reinsurers, and regulators to ensure structural effectiveness and compliance
Technology & Innovation
Promote the adoption of predictive modeling, machine learning, and automation within actuarial workflows
Partner with technology operations to enhance data architecture and analytics capabilities
Compliance & Governance
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and actuarial standards of practice
Serve as a subject matter expert for statutory reporting
Team Development & Leadership
Mentor and develop actuarial team members; lead training, knowledge sharing, and planning initiatives
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the actuarial function
Flexibility and Leadership Support
Collaborate across departments and step into emerging needs by supporting new initiatives, evolving responsibilities, and other strategic tasks as assigned by leadership.
Requirements
- ACAS and FCAS designation required
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline
- MAAA membership preferred
- Minimum 7–10 years of actuarial experience in P&C insurance, including pricing, reserving, or product development
- Experience with captive and alternative insurance programs, including feasibility studies and premium allocation, strongly preferred
- Leadership or people management experience preferred, with a demonstrated ability to mentor actuarial talent
- In-depth knowledge of Workers’ Compensation products strongly preferred
- Familiarity with state-level rate filings and insurance regulatory frameworks
- Experience engaging with external consultants, auditors, and regulators
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, data modeling, and VBA/macros
- Skilled in actuarial/statistical software such as SAS, R, Python, SQL, or Emblem; experience with predictive modeling or machine learning is a plus
- Comfortable working with large datasets and translating complex analyses into actionable business insights
- Familiarity with business intelligence platforms such as Power BI is advantageous
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to balance technical rigor and practical impact
- Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex actuarial findings to both technical and executive-level audiences
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed or enterprise environment
- High level of integrity, accountability, and a results-driven approach
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a continuous improvement mindset
- The above reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above responsibilities are representative only; management may modify the duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
The above reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above responsibilities are representative only; management may modify the duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Work from Home Requirements:
An internet connection, via cable or fiber, that can support 300Mbps down and 10Mbps up. A wired (Ethernet) connection to the internet is preferred for best performance. A workstation, desk, or table that is ergonomically suitable for the employee's physical needs, (standing, sitting, etc.). This workspace must support at least two 24" displays, a laptop, a docking station, a keyboard, and a mouse.
Teleworkers must be reachable while teleworking during the employees’ regularly scheduled hours. Methods of communication include email accounts, voice calls, and messages using company-issued iPhones, Microsoft Office Teams, and other appropriate department tools and equipment. Teleworkers are expected to attend all virtual scheduled meetings with their cameras on as much as possible. Additionally, any calls and/or voicemails will be answered in a timely manner.
