Actuarial Manager - Commercial Lines

LHH; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is looking for an Actuarial Manager for Commercial Lines to drive profitability through pricing models and predictive analytics. The successful candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in the industry and an FCAS designation or be close to completion. Responsibilities include collaborating with pricing teams and implementing complex pricing models. This is a full-time mid-senior level management position based in a hybrid model in Canada.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Commercial Lines as a Senior Actuarial Analyst or equivalent.
• FCAS designation or close to completion is required.
• Previous experience leading a team of actuaries.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability across Commercial Lines with pricing models and predictive analytics.
• Collaborate with the actuarial pricing team for actionable insights.
• Implement pricing models within Earnix.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science or Mathematics/Statistics

Job description

Position

Actuarial Manager-Commercial Lines

Reports to

Director, Commercial Product & Pricing

Location

Hybrid (Toronto or Cambridge)

The Company

Are you driven by data, inspired by innovation, and eager to shape the future of insurance?

Join Gore Mutual, a fast-growing Canadian P&C insurer where you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our end-to-end pricing function. We’re building on a solid foundation—powered by cutting‑edge technology, a robust enterprise data analytics team, and bold investments in AI. With this groundwork in place, Gore’s talented team is now focused on scaling and refining capabilities.

We're looking for bright, analytical minds to help bring strategy to life. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and have bold ideas to push the boundaries of actuarial science, Gore wants to hear from you.

The Opportunity

This role will drive profitability across Commercial Lines by developing and maintaining line-of-business indications, pricing models, and predictive analytics. Collaborate closely with the actuarial pricing team and Data & Analytics to deliver actionable insights and innovative solutions.

What will you do?

• Ensure adequate Commercial Lines pricing decisions across IRCA, Fleet, Garage, and P&C lines of business are being driven. This includes regular rate indication creation, actuarial insights into loss patterns or loss development, and guidance to improve pricing or analytic models for all Commercial Lines.
• Support larger account and program pricing indications and suggested rate level increases.
• Build sophisticated pricing models for complex problems in conjunction with the Data & Analytics team.
• Have a deep understanding of what the commercial portfolio data means and interpret it to draw appropriate conclusions and actions.
• Understand the bigger picture and break a large, complicated problem into smaller, manageable parts with viable solution recommendations.

Implementation Support

• Work with the appropriate teams to determine actions required to create and maintain adequate pricing across all commercial lines, including creating a plan to complete needed support in a timely manner.
• Implement pricing models within Earnix, test and deploy them, and provide regulatory filing creation, remittance, and approval support.

Personal Development

• Complete CAS exams or be close to finishing. Project‑specific research may be required. Complete any applicable People Management training.

Coaching

• Provide daily support to team members and coach them through growth from Actuarial Analyst to Senior Actuarial Analyst (and beyond!).

Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science or Mathematics/Statistics with FCAS designation or close to completion.
• 7+ years’ experience FCAS or close equivalent.
• 7+ years’ experience within Commercial Lines as a Senior Actuarial Analyst or specialist with another P&C insurer.
• Previous experience leading a team of actuaries is required.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data and metrics to drive improvements.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to break large problems into smaller, more manageable problems and find solutions to complex problems.
• Willingness to say “yes” to things that seem impossible.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management
• Industries: Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds