Actuary - Pricing

Argonaut Management Services, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Argo Group, an underwriter of specialty insurance products, seeks an Actuary - Pricing to guide pricing strategy across Specialty lines. This in-office role collaborates with underwriting, claims, financial, IT and marketing teams to optimize portfolio performance.

The ideal candidate has a math/actuarial degree, 3+ years of predictive modelling, and strong programming skills in SQL, R and Python. A base salary is complemented by an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science or Finance related.
• 4+ exams in ACAS or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years predictive modelling experience.
• Experience with predictive modeling techniques (GLMs, machine learning) and programming in SQL, R, Python, or similar.
• Experience with training AI agents is a plus.
• Broad knowledge of insurance and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain predictive models (GLMs, machine learning) to support pricing strategy, risk selection, and portfolio optimization.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, financial, IT, and marketing professionals.
• Conduct actuarial and financial analyses to quantify performance.
• Provide direction on portfolio improvement to business partners.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and programs and share recommendations.
• Lead loss ratio planning and quarterly reforecasting, including rate changes and non-rate actions.
• Explore new tools to drive efficiencies and refine workflows.
• Create and automate datasets and reports for actuarial analysis.
• Manage rate filings where applicable.

Skills

Predictive modelling

GLMs

Machine learning

SQL

R

Python

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics/Actuarial Science/CS/Finance

Tools

SQL

R

Python

Job description

Company

Argo Group

Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

Job Description

The Actuary - Pricing role is critical to supporting the actuarial pricing strategy for the Specialty businesses at Argo. We seek an individual with the ability to provide direction to business partners regarding optimization of the portfolio. This role works independently, problem‑solving issues and bringing fresh ideas for improvements to the team.

This position is a 100% in office role. Candidates must be able to work on‑site at a designated company office during standard business hours.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain predictive models (e.g., GLMs, machine learning) to support pricing strategy, risk selection, and portfolio optimization
• Work in a team environment with underwriting, claims, financial, IT, and marketing professionals supporting our Specialty lines businesses.
• Conduct a full range of actuarial and financial analysis to quantify performance.
• Work closely with business partners and provide direction on ways to improve portfolio performance.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and/or programs and share recommendations with business partners.
• Lead loss ratio planning and reforecasting process quarterly, including rate change, loss trend, mix shift, and non-rate actions.
• Explore new tools to drive efficiencies and refine existing workflows.
• Create and automate datasets and reports for actuarial analysis.
• Manage rate filings, where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science or Finance related.
• Prefer 4+ exams in current pursuit of ACAS or equivalent experience.
• Required 3+ years predictive modeling experience.
• Experience with predictive modeling techniques (e.g., GLMs, machine learning) and strong programming skills (SQL, R, Python, or similar).
• Experience with training AI agents a plus.
• Broad overall knowledge of insurance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to management and other functional areas.
• Ability to interact and work within a team environment and approach actuarial work as a collaborative product.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects.
• Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail‑oriented and able to quickly evaluate the accuracy of information.
• Proficient PC skills developed through extensive use of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word).
• Rate filing experience a plus.

The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.

This position may be filled at a lower-level depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

Omaha Pay Range

• Actuary: $95,000 - $145,000
• Actuarial Analyst: $74,000 - $106,00

NYC Pay Range

• Actuary: $113,000 - $165,000
• Actuarial Analyst: $88,000 - $130,000

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.

Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance‑based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program-including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.