Job Description

Job Title:
Head Actuary - Commercial Auto

Location:
Hybrid - NYC or NJ

Industry:
Property & Casualty Insurance

Overview:
A leading and rapidly growing insurance organization is seeking a dynamic and experienced actuary to lead pricing strategy for its commercial auto portfolio. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape pricing frameworks, collaborate across departments, and contribute to the development of innovative actuarial tools in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, refine, and implement pricing models tailored to commercial auto insurance.
• Conduct in-depth actuarial analyses to support pricing assumptions and strategic decisions.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying trends and opportunities for optimization.
• Support regulatory filings and ensure compliance with rate filing requirements.
• Collaborate with data science teams to integrate predictive analytics into pricing strategies.
• Develop exposure-based methodologies and enhance risk segmentation.
• Partner closely with underwriting to align pricing with business objectives.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of actuarial experience in the P&C insurance sector, with a strong focus on commercial lines.
• Credentialed actuary (ACAS or FCAS preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Familiarity with programming or data tools such as SQL, Python, R, SAS, VBA, or Power BI is a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Self-starter comfortable with high visibility and independent decision-making.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for problem-solving and continuous learning.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex analytics into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of industry-standard rating methodologies and regulatory environments.

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