Overview
A reciprocal insurer established in 2020 to serve homeowners in storm-prone regions of Florida and other parts of the country is seeking a Pricing Actuary to join their growing product and pricing team. The organization recently secured over $1.25 billion in committed capital, enabling expansion of homeowners insurance product offerings and geographic footprint nationally. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-moving, start-up environment focused on building innovative insurance products.
Responsibilities
- Lead rating plan development for new state product launches, including preparation of rate filings and supporting documentation to obtain timely approval from Departments of Insurance (DOI).
- Oversee rate review processes for existing states by analyzing performance, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and incorporating competitive intelligence.
- Develop and present rate change recommendations to Product Management and senior leadership.
- Collaborate with Product Management to implement rate revisions and ensure successful regulatory approval.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and advancements in homeowners insurance pricing methodologies to identify strategic business opportunities.
- Perform ad hoc actuarial analyses to support business decisions.
- Mentor and develop junior actuarial analysts by providing guidance, training, and technical oversight.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of homeowners insurance products, including rating structures, underwriting practices, and state-specific regulatory requirements. Experience with California homeowners insurance is a plus.
- Strong expertise in catastrophe modeling, reinsurance structures, and their impact on pricing.
- Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills with a proactive and critical-thinking approach.
- Ability to work independently, lead projects, and solve complex problems while exercising sound judgment regarding escalation.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively partner across cross-functional teams.
- Advanced proficiency in VBA, SQL, Python, or R.
- Minimum of 7 years of actuarial experience, preferably in homeowners ratemaking and product support.
- Prior people management experience is a plus.
- Associate or Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS or FCAS).
Compensation & Benefits
Details on compensation and benefits were not provided.
Location
This is a remote position with optional opportunities to collaborate and work in office environments located in Boston, MA, or St Petersburg, FL.