Lead Actuary I — AI-Driven Auto Pricing

Root Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity offering

Job summary

Root Inc. seeks a Lead Actuary I to own complex pricing work from problem definition through implementation. You will lead tooling and frameworks to file and deploy auto pricing updates, collaborating across State Product Management and Engineering and aligning technical insights with strategic priorities.

You will drive end-to-end rate filings, supervisory reviews, and cross-functional partnerships to improve profitability while maintaining regulatory compliance and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the insurance industry; 3+ years in actuarial pricing or ratemaking.
• Experience with personal lines property and casualty insurance, ideally auto.
• Experience building or reviewing rate level indications and regulatory filings.
• Experience building actuarial automation, filing tools, or scalable pricing processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and support end-to-end rate filings and supporting exhibits.
• Own complex pricing projects including rate indications and state expansion work.
• Serve as filing manager or technical reviewer for filings prepared by others.
• Develop actuarial recommendations by evaluating data, methodologies, and regulatory considerations.
• Act as SME in pricing areas such as rate level indications or refunds.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities to automate using data and technology.
• Collaborate with Product, State Management, Regulatory, Data Science, Engineering, and Finance teams.

Skills

Actuarial pricing

R

Python

SQL

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Tools

Git

Cloud computing

GenAI

Production analytics workflows

Job description

Root Inc. seeks a Lead Actuary I to own complex pricing work from problem definition through implementation. You will lead tooling and frameworks to file and deploy auto pricing updates, collaborating across State Product Management and Engineering and aligning technical insights with strategic priorities.

You will drive end-to-end rate filings, supervisory reviews, and cross-functional partnerships to improve profitability while maintaining regulatory compliance and accuracy.