Senior Actuary

James Search Group; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Remote-friendly (US)

Job summary

James Search Group is partnering with a leading P&C insurer to hire a Pricing Actuary who will shape pricing strategy across major markets. This remote-US role sits at the intersection of Product, Pricing, and Underwriting to drive profitable growth and regulatory alignment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in actuarial pricing, ACAS/FCAS, strong analytic ability, and comfort communicating complex results to diverse stakeholders. Expect collaboration with risk, finance, and product teams.

Qualifications

• ACAS or FCAS designation required.
• 7+ years of actuarial pricing experience in P&C insurance.
• Strong knowledge of ratemaking, predictive modeling, and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Own actuarial analyses and pricing initiatives across key states.
• Collaborate with Product, Pricing, Underwriting, Claims and Finance to align work with business goals.
• Track portfolio performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ACAS/FCAS designation

Tools

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Excel

Job description

Senior Actuary - Pricing (P&C Insurance | Remote (U.S.)

We’re partnering with a leading P&C Insurance carrier to hire a Pricing Actuary to play a key role in shaping pricing strategy across some of its most complex and high-impact markets.

This is a highly visible position working at the intersection of Product, Pricing, and Underwriting — focused on driving profitable growth, enhancing market responsiveness, and ensuring strong regulatory alignment.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of deep actuarial pricing expertise, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to operate cross-functionally. You’ll be someone who can translate complex analysis into clear strategic direction, influence stakeholders, and help navigate an evolving and dynamic market landscape.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of actuarial analysis and pricing initiatives across key states, supporting tailored, state-level strategies
• Collaborate closely with Product, Pricing, Underwriting, Claims, and Finance to align actuarial work with broader business goals
• Track portfolio performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve profitability and drive sustainable growth
• Oversee actuarial contributions to rate filings and regulatory engagement, including developing indications, documentation, exhibits, and responses to inquiries
• Continuously refine pricing approaches, assumptions, governance frameworks, and analytical capabilities to strengthen decision-making
• Deliver insights on performance trends, catastrophe risk, reinsurance dynamics, and emerging exposures to inform strategy
• Translate complex actuarial concepts into clear, practical recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Guide and support actuarial analysts throughout the rate filing lifecycle, ensuring quality and consistency in output

What We’re Looking For

• ACAS or FCAS designation is required
• 7+ years of actuarial pricing experience within the Property & Casualty insurance sector
• Background supporting personal lines or high-net-worth insurance products is advantageous
• Solid expertise in ratemaking, predictive modeling, and the regulatory landscape governing insurance
• Proven experience contributing to rate filings and engaging with Departments of Insurance is highly valued
• Knowledge of key state markets such as California, Florida, New York, and/or Texas is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with proficiency in tools such as SQL, Python, R, SAS, and Excel
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate and build relationships across a range of stakeholders
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and delivering results in a dynamic, fast-moving environment

Location: Chicago - remote candidates might be considered if exceptional

Base salary $150K – $200K

Performance bonus

401(k) with company match