Chief Actuary

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Carolina Casualty, a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, seeks an experienced Chief Actuary to direct actuarial functions for property and casualty lines. You will evaluate rating formulas, approve rates for experience-rated business, and advise on major rating assumptions.

The role requires leadership of actuarial teams, collaboration with marketing on new products, and coordination of Reserve and Reinsurance Committees, with ongoing regulatory and strategic oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, math/statistics, economics, finance or related discipline.
• FCAS designation is required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in actuarial strategy in a complex matrix environment.
• 8 years of people leadership in actuarial roles in P&C.
• 5+ years leading teams in actuarial roles in P&C lines.
• Experience in predictive modeling, bridging pricing to analytics.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Property and Casualty actuarial functions of the organization.
• Oversees monitoring, evaluating, and reporting of rating formulas.
• Approves prospect and renewal rates for experience-rated categories.
• Advises management on major rating assumptions and supports marketing with new products.
• Coordinates quarterly Reserve and Reinsurance Committees.
• Communicates industry trends to executives and regulatory teams.
• Collaborates to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentors and develops high-performing actuarial teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, math/statistics, Economics, finance or other related disciplines

Tools

Predictive modeling

Job description

Company Details

Carolina Casualtyis a member company ofW. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines insurance writers in the United States. We specialize in liability, physical damage, cargo and other insurance solutions for the commercial auto markets including trucking, public transportation and others.

Join Carolina Casualty, where innovation meets purpose.

Carolina Casualty is a proud member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the largest commercial lines insurers in the country. What sets us apart is not just our size, but how we work and who we are.

We specialize in liability, physical damage, cargo, and other insurance solutions for the commercial auto market, including trucking and public transportation industries that keep America moving. Our team tackles real, complex challenges for the people and businesses that make that possible every day.

At CCIC, we live by three simple truths:

Always do right. Integrity is not just a slogan. It guides every decision we make.

Everything counts; everyone matters. Every role, every voice, and every contribution help shape who we are as an organization.

Embrace innovation and act responsibly. We are willing to challenge the status quo while remaining thoughtful and committed to our people, customers, and partners.

If you are looking for a place where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and doing the right thing is expected, we would love to meet you.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Directs the Property and Casualty actuarial functions of the organization. Oversees the monitoring, evaluating, and reporting of the effectiveness of the existing rating formulas. Approves prospect and renewal rates for experience-rated categories of business. Advises management in the selection of major rating assumptions. Provides support to the marketing division by participating in the development of new products and meeting with key accounts to present rating/financial information.

Key Functionswill include but not be limited to:

• Applies actuarial techniques, including predictive analytics, while collaborating with other executives to achieve rate level and loss reserve adequacy for the company.
• Participates in and contributes to Executive Team in the development and execution of overall actuarial direction to the company through strategic planning.
• Drives operational performance and delivers outstanding actuarial support for the company and provides direction through models.
• Along with the CEO and executive team, contributes to managing relationships with rating agencies and reinsurers.
• Coordinates the quarterly Reserve Committee and Reinsurance Committee. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of the companys' rates, pricing, and loss reserving to ensure company solvency.
• Monitors developments and trends within the Property/Casualty insurance industry. Communicates significant development/trends to the department and executive teams.
• Thorough working knowledge of insurance contracts, state legal requirements, and current business and industry trends/practices as pertain to Chief Actuary duties.
• Collaborates with other leaders to ensure consistent compliance with state and federal departments of insurance and other regulatory agencies.
• Participates and contributes to the development and execution of company strategies and plans.
• Supports an environment that is transparent and open, where others are encouraged to achieve, in which new ideas surface easily, favorable change is embraced, and where leadership abilities are recognized and encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, math/statistics, Economics, finance or other related disciplines
• Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) designation
• 10+ years of progressive related experience developing strategies, managing major initiatives and delivering results within a complex matrix environment
• 8 years of people leadership experience in building, managing and/or developing high-performing teams
• Experience collaborating with key resources and stakeholders, influencing decisions and managing work to achieve strategic goals
• 5+ years leading teams in an actuarial role in property and casualty lines of insurance
• Demonstrated successes in product management and technology modernization initiativesExperience leading teams through changes in processes, tools, techniques and organization
• Experience in predictive modeling, bridging pricing to analytics

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

• Base Salary Range: $200,000 - $300,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role