AVP, Actuarial Pricing

Arch Capital Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 153,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

401k with generous matching

PTO beginning at 20 days/year

Paid Parental Leave up to 10 weeks

Job summary

Arch Capital Group in Hartford is seeking an AVP Actuary to lead actuarial support for the Entertainment Business Unit. You'll provide insights, develop strategies, and lead a team to assess business health.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience, strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and VBA, and hold ACAS or FCAS qualifications. The position offers a base salary range of $153,000 - $207,000/year along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with actuarial capabilities.
• In-depth understanding of underwriting, products, and claims.
• Ability to build and maintain actuarial tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide actuarial support to the Entertainment Business Unit.
• Lead a team to deliver actuarial insights and strategies.
• Review products for profitability and manage pricing.

Skills

Actuarial analysis

Statistical concepts

Programming in Python

SQL

VBA

Leadership

Communication

Business acumen

Education

ACAS, FCAS or similarly qualified professional

Tools

Actuarial tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility.

Your Role

You will provide actuarial support to the Entertainment Business Unit. This division highly values actuarial support, in both quantitative & qualitative capacities. The AVP Actuary will lead a team of actuaries to partner with business to deliver actuarial insights, develop actionable strategies, monitor executions and leading indicators to assess business health.

• Profitability Reviews: Review products including Auto, GL, Property, Inland Marine, Workers Comp, Umbrella by applying actuarial techniques to determine portfolio profitability; analyzing and digging into detailed segmentations.
• Large Account Pricing: Provide actuarial premium recommendation on large new and renewal accounts.
• Monitor and Reporting: Monitor portfolio rate change, pricing adequacy and underwriting mix change on new and renewal business to help Program/Underwriting Managers make data-driven decisions.
• Actuarial Studies: Analyses and research to improve pricing parameters, methodologies and segmentations to better identify profitable opportunities and improve mix.
• Tool Building: Our team thrives on innovation. You will design, program, and maintain critical tools used in pricing, and book monitoring.
• Leadership: Identify and nurture future leaders, provide them with regular coaching and opportunities to lead.

Why work at Arch

• Opportunity: No experience minimums or waiting your turn. Arch has a lot of opportunity because of our growth and entrepreneurialism, and many Arch actuaries have been promoted within current roles in recognition of outstanding performance.
• Exam program: Up to $75k of raises available, and flexibility and support so you can study and pass.
• Flat structure: You will present to business unit leaders and senior actuarial executives, and your insights will make a difference.

Key Evaluation Criteria

• P&C Actuarial qualifications: ACAS, FCAS, or similarly qualified professional.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, demonstrated ability in actuarial and quantitative analysis and statistical concepts.
• Business Acumen: In-depth understanding and knowledge of key business drivers and disciplines in underwriting, products, reinsurance, claims, and financials.
• Software skills: Strong programming skills, such as Python, SQL, VBA for building tools and advanced research.
• Leadership: Thought leader and innovator, strength and experience as a teacher, manager, peer, leader and contributor to a positive culture. Takes ownership of strategic initiatives and ability to influence business outcomes.
• Communication and Partnership: Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

For JC, NYC: $160,000 - $224,000/year
For Chicago, Hartford, St. Paul: $153,000 - $207,000/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

• Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.