Actuary, IFRS (Remote)

Safety National; Maryland Heights (MO); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid work environment

Life insurance & disability

Adoption/fertility/surrogacy benefits

Job summary

Safety National in the United States is seeking an experienced actuary for the Actuarial Services department. You will perform pricing and reserving analyses for specialty insurance products and collaborate with underwriting, claims, finance, and other partners to provide actionable insights for risk selection and profitability.

The role requires 3+ years of actuarial experience, strong Excel, and proficiency with SQL/R/Python.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of actuarial experience in property and casualty insurance.
• Progress toward CAS credentials with demonstrated study track.
• Strong knowledge of pricing and reserving methodologies and statistics.
• Ability to interpret data and make business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Perform pricing and reserving analyses for specialty products.
• Develop and enhance pricing models and analytical tools.
• Analyze historical loss experience and industry trends.
• Support loss reserve estimates and communicate trends.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, finance and other teams.
• Prepare reports and presentations detailing findings.
• Evaluate data quality and implement process improvements.
• Use actuarial software and data analysis tools for decision support.
• Stay informed on actuarial practices and regulatory requirements.
• Manage actuarial projects independently across the organization.

Skills

Actuarial pricing

Loss reserving

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

R/Python

Communication skills

Independent work

Remote/hybrid work

Education

Bachelors in Actuarial Science or related

ACAS/FCAS designation preferred

Tools

Actuarial software

BI tools

SQL

R

Python

Job description

At Safety National, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers with purpose! Since 1942, we've been an industry leader, valuing integrity, teamwork, and stability while providing competitive rewards, top-tier benefits, career growth opportunities, and flexible work options that promote balance. With tuition reimbursement, wellness perks, and a strong community impact, we invest in your success-both personally and professionally.

This opportunity is in the Actuarial Services department.

In this role, you will perform actuarial analyses across multiple lines of business, helping to develop and maintain pricing models, evaluate loss reserves, and identify emerging trends. You will work closely with underwriting, claims, finance, and other business partners to provide actionable insights that support sound risk selection, profitability, and strategic planning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform actuarial pricing and reserving analyses for various specialty insurance products, utilizing established actuarial methodologies and sound professional judgment.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance actuarial pricing models and analytical tools to support underwriting decisions and business objectives.
• Analyze historical loss experience, exposure data, industry trends, and emerging risks to develop actuarial assumptions and recommendations.
• Support the preparation and evaluation of loss and loss adjustment expense reserve estimates, including the identification and communication of significant trends.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, finance, and other departments to provide actuarial expertise and support business initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and technical documentation that clearly communicate actuarial findings, methodologies, and recommendations to business stakeholders.
• Evaluate data quality, identify opportunities for process improvements, and implement solutions that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of actuarial analyses.
• Utilize actuarial software, statistical techniques, and data analysis tools to evaluate business performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Stay informed of developments in actuarial practices, insurance industry trends, and regulatory requirements that may impact pricing and reserving activities.
• Independently manage assigned actuarial projects and deliver accurate, timely results while collaborating with colleagues across the organization.

Qualifications:

Education:

A bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field is required.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of actuarial experience in the property and casualty insurance industry.
• Successful completion of multiple actuarial examinations administered by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), with demonstrated progress toward professional actuarial credentials.
• Knowledge of actuarial pricing and reserving methodologies, statistical analysis, and insurance financial concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop meaningful business recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large datasets.
• Experience using actuarial modeling techniques and analytical tools to evaluate insurance risk and financial performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings to nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote or hybrid work environment.
• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
• Qualified candidates residing outside the St. Louis metropolitan area are eligible to work remotely or in one of our regional offices. For candidates who reside in the St. Louis metropolitan area, if hired you will be required to work a hybrid work schedule which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in our St. Louis Corporate Office, located at 1832 Schuetz Rd, Saint Louis, MO. All employees are required to sign a Remote Work Agreement or follow our Work From Home policy, which will be provided to all candidates selected to interview.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) or Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) designation.
• Experience with specialty property and casualty insurance products, including workers' compensation, excess casualty, or large deductible programs.
• Experience performing loss reserve analyses, pricing studies, profitability assessments, or actuarial forecasting.
• Proficiency with SQL, R, Python, or other statistical programming and data analysis tools.
• Experience with actuarial modeling software and business intelligence or data visualization platforms.
• Understanding of insurance regulatory requirements, statutory financial reporting, and actuarial documentation standards.
• Experience developing or improving automated actuarial processes, models, and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex actuarial concepts into practical recommendations for underwriting and business leadership.

Total Rewards That Put Employees First

In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation that includes base salary, holiday bonus, and incentive awards is only a small portion of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. Our total rewards approach recognizes and rewards the time, talents, efforts, and results of our valued employees. Highlights of our exceptional benefits include generous health, dental, and vision coverage, health savings accounts, a 401(k)-retirement savings match and an annual profit sharing contribution. We proudly offer family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy, generous paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave, a hybrid work environment, and company-paid life insurance and disability. To support employees in their career journeys, we provide professional growth and development opportunities in addition to employee recognition and well-being programs.

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-based compensation. In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation is only one piece of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. The target base salary range for this position is $133,000 to $172,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location.

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