Senior Actuary - Pricing Annuity/Life

Smith Hanley Associates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley Associates is seeking a Senior Actuary to lead pricing, reinsurance, and in-force management for life and annuity products. The role collaborates with senior leadership across actuarial, marketing, and IT functions to influence product strategy and profitability.

The ideal candidate is ASA/FSA with 5+ years of experience in pricing and product development, with strong technical skills and a commercial mindset.

Qualifications

• ASA/FSA with 5+ years of actuarial experience; product and reinsurance experience preferred.
• Lead pricing and product development for life and fixed annuity products.
• Evaluate and manage reinsurance deals, including pricing and administration.
• Oversee product filings, system testing and post-issue monitoring.
• Analyze pricing profitability and capital usage with AXIS software.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams on initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine pricing models for life and annuity lines.
• Lead product development and pricing strategy across portfolios.
• Coordinate with reinsurance partners on pricing and terms.
• Oversee filings, testing, and portfolio performance monitoring.

Skills

Pricing

Product development

Reinsurance

Financial analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

GGY AXIS

Job description

Title: Senior Actuary - Pricing Annuity/Life

Location: Southeast, USA

Compensation: $180,000-$210,000 + Bonus

Actuarial Summary

A fast-growing insurance group is hiring a Senior Actuary to focus on pricing, reinsurance, in-force management, and product development for life and annuity products. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and broad involvement across actuarial functions, supporting both new business and in-force portfolios. Ideal for someone with strong technical skill and a commercial mindset, the position provides a unique opportunity to influence product strategy and company growth within a dynamic, opportunity-rich environment.

Actuarial Qualifications

• Lead pricing and product development for fixed annuities, pre-need, and final expense life products.
• Evaluate and manage reinsurance deals, including pricing and administration.
• Oversee product filings, system testing, and post-issue performance monitoring.
• Analyze pricing profitability and capital usage using GGY AXIS.
• Partner with senior leaders, marketing, IT, and other core teams on high-impact initiatives.
• ASA/FSA with 5+ years of experience; product and reinsurance experience preferred.