Director, Actuarial Pricing — Specialty Programs

Oliver James; Virgin (UT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James seeks two Directors, Actuarial to lead the Programs Pricing function in a hybrid role based in major US markets. You will own a portfolio of specialty programs, shaping business strategy and partnering with underwriting, analytics and senior leadership to drive growth and profitability.

The role requires 6+ years of P&C actuarial experience, ACAS/FCAS, and strong Python/SQL/VBA skills, with a focus on pricing, segmentation and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant P&C actuarial experience.
• ACAS or FCAS qualification.
• Strong experience in actuarial pricing, portfolio analysis and profitability.
• Exposure to commercial or specialty P&C insurance, ideally including Programs.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, particularly Python, SQL and/or VBA.
• Experience with pricing adequacy, segmentation, rate monitoring and pricing methodology.
• The ability to work closely with Underwriting and senior business stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to provide an actuarial point of view and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Leading portfolio profitability and pricing analysis across your assigned Programs.
• Monitoring rate, pricing adequacy, underwriting mix and segmentation to understand portfolio performance.
• Advising the business on opportunities to grow, maintain, reprice or exit areas of the portfolio.
• Evaluating new specialty Programs and external partnerships from an actuarial and commercial perspective.
• Developing and improving pricing methodologies, segmentation and actuarial approaches.
• Building pricing and portfolio monitoring tools using technologies such as Python, SQL and VBA.
• Conducting actuarial studies to improve pricing parameters and methodologies.
• Partnering closely with Underwriting, Program Managers and predictive modelling/analytics teams.
• Presenting complex actuarial analysis to senior stakeholders and turning it into clear, actionable commercial recommendations.

Skills

Pricing experience

Portfolio analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

ACAS or FCAS

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

Job description

Oliver James seeks two Directors, Actuarial to lead the Programs Pricing function in a hybrid role based in major US markets. You will own a portfolio of specialty programs, shaping business strategy and partnering with underwriting, analytics and senior leadership to drive growth and profitability.

The role requires 6+ years of P&C actuarial experience, ACAS/FCAS, and strong Python/SQL/VBA skills, with a focus on pricing, segmentation and performance monitoring.