Chief Actuary

Auw; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 4% company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Auw seeks a Chief Actuary in New York, NY, responsible for setting the long-term strategy for the profitability of the Managing General Underwriter (MGU). The role requires strong expertise in developing pricing models across various commercial insurance lines.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, along with significant experience and necessary actuary certifications. Benefits include full medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building pricing models for commercial insurance lines.
• Experience with general liability, commercial auto, workers compensation, and commercial property.
• Ability to work on site unless telecommuting policy allows otherwise.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy for the sustainability and profitability of the MGU.

Skills

Pricing models development

Mathematics expertise

Actuarial Science knowledge

US commercial insurance lines familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or related field

FCAS designation

AAA membership

Job description

United Risk is a global property and casualty insurance underwriting and distribution platform with deep worldwide technical resources, large underwriting capacity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. A performance outlier for over three decades, United Risk is a magnet for top‑tier talent and has become the global choice of top quartile insurance entrepreneurs.

Verist Inc. seeks Chief Actuary in New York, NY to set strategy for the long‑term sustainability and profitability of the Managing General Underwriter (MGU).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or related quantitative field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or a related occupation: building pricing models for multiple commercial insurance lines including general liability, commercial auto, workers compensation, umbrella and commercial property for the US market.
• Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policy. When not telecommuting, must report to work site.
• Must have attained the Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) designation.
• Membership in the American Academy of Actuaries (AAA).

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• 401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting and a 4% company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Life, disability, critical illness and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter‑related expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fitness reimbursement and various additional quality‑of‑life benefits.

United Risk is independently owned and operated by its practice partners and is affiliated with Applied Underwriters through its common and powerful brand identity.