Senior Actuary

Penn National Insurance; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 154,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn National Insurance, based in Harrisburg, PA, seeks a Senior Actuary to lead pricing across major commercial and personal lines, shaping financial strategy through advanced actuarial analysis. The role oversees rate filings, regulatory monitoring, and collaboration with senior leadership on corporate rate matters.

The ideal candidate will reside near Harrisburg, PA and bring strong leadership, actuarial expertise, and experience in ratemaking and capital modeling to drive profitable pricing

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, actuarial science or similar curriculum providing rigorous analytical training
• Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society required, Fellow preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of general actuarial experience with at least 4 years in ratemaking

Responsibilities

• Oversees preparation of rate filings with supporting exhibits and regulatory considerations
• Lead, coach and develop staff with clear objectives and performance criteria
• Communicate recommendations to senior committees and management
• Monitor rate bureaus, regulators and industry developments
• Develop actuarial data systems for analysis, manipulation and reporting
• Direct pricing, reserving and capital modeling for major lines of business
• Supervise Pricing Analysts and actuarial staff
• Ensure accurate data analysis to support profitable rate decisions
• Coordinate with underwriting and claims divisions as needed

Skills

Strategic leadership

Mentoring staff

Rate filings

Regulatory knowledge

Ratemaking

Education

Bachelor of Science in math or actuarial science

Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society

Fellow preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Actuary to lead pricing activities across major commercial and personal lines of business. This role is pivotal in shaping financial strategy through advanced actuarial analysis. The Senior Actuary will apply expert-level actuarial techniques to recommend profitable pricing structures, contributing directly to the company's financial performance.

As a strategic partner across the organization, the Senior Actuary oversees the development of rate filings, monitors regulatory and rate bureau activity, and collaborates with senior leadership on corporate rate matters.

The ideal candidate will reside in the Harrisburg PA area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the preparation of rate filings that include appropriate supporting exhibits and documentation, and that reflect anticipated regulatory issues.
• Develop, direct and coach assigned staff, to include establishing performance objectives and clear success criteria, as well as monitoring performance outcomes and addressing issues appropriately.
• Lead by example in communicating with staff. Encourage open dialogue in staff meetings and 1:1 discussions.
• Monitors the activity of rate bureaus and regulator agencies.
• Keeps apprised of changes, developments, and new research and methods in reserving, ratemaking and capital modeling.
• As company representative, participates in external rate bureau and industry committee activities in order to develop more effective actuarial methods for internal use and improve upon the current level of knowledge in the actuarial field.
• Clearly communicates recommendations to the Loss Reserve Committee, Underwriting Operations management, or ERM Committee, and communicates with senior management about corporate rate, reserve, and capital issues.
• Conducts research and makes recommendations regarding emerging topics in actuarial-related insurance issues.
• Develops or directs the development of computer application systems for analysis, manipulation, and reporting of actuarial data .
• Advises and acts as consultant to the Company Underwriting Operations and Claims Divisions with regard to data analysis .
• Prepares the companies' year-end reserve report in support of the Vice President - Actuarial's reserve opinion if responsible for the reserving function.
• Plans and directs all actuarial activities involved with pricing or reserving for all major lines of business or with capital modeling.
• Supervises Pricing Analyst, actuarial assistant(s), and/or actuarial trainee staff .
• Accurately and completely analyzes data and information in order to make recommendations of profitable rate and price levels or adequate reserves.
• Determines, develops, and utilizes the appropriate actuarial methodology and assumptions in the pricing or reserve recommendation process or in capital modeling and management.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies data to solve common business problems.
• Compiles, manipulates and analyses data of varying complexity.
• Knowledgeable and proficient about what tools are available for data analysis and when they are appropriate to use.
• May supervise the activities of technical staff as needed and serve as mentor to and has assignment authority over the Rate Analyst, Pricing Analyst, and/or Actuarial Assistant(s).
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the senior Actuary or Vice President, Actuarial.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Credentials

• Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, actuarial science or similar curriculum providing rigorous analytical training
• Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society required, Fellow preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of general Actuarial experience. Prefer prior experience to include 4 years of ratemaking as appropriate

Technical/Professional Knowledge

• Requires a high level of quantitative analytical skills
• Familiarity with property and casualty insurance accounting and finance
• A high level of proficiency in personal computer spreadsheet and database skills
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements for ratemaking and filing
• Strong organizational skills
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills

The compensation has been carefully determined by considering a variety of important factors, including skill sets, experience, training, and certifications. With these considerations in mind, the estimated hiring range is The compensation has been carefully determined by considering a variety of important factors, including skill sets, experience, training, and certifications. With these considerations in mind, the estimated hiring range is $153,700 - $211,409.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (as required by ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act)

• This position is primarily a sedentary position that requires occasional standing and walking throughout the office environment.
• Must be able to see and effectively use a computer monitor.
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard and applicable printers and other general office equipment.
• Must be able to access and enter information accurately using automated systems.
• Must be able to hear and communicate via the telephone and/or monitoring devices to both internal and external clients.
• Must be able to present information to individuals and groups.
• Must be able to interpret and apply concepts that may or may not be based upon established guidelines.
• Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance and adhere to scheduled work hours.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to travel, with overnight stays required.

When you join us, you're not just starting a job-you're becoming part of a team that values your growth and invests in your future. Our commitment to long-term retention and employee development ensures that you will be part of a tradition and legacy of excellence that spans decades.

Only candidates from the following states will be considered for opportunities with Penn National Insurance and Inservco Insurance Services: Alabama, Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin - unless specifically stated otherwise in the job posting.