Senior P&C Reserving Analyst - Data-Driven Insights

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Actuary to lead quarterly and annual loss and LAE reserve analyses for P&C lines. You will develop recommendations for carried reserves, analyze loss development patterns, and explain reserve movements with clear rationale for management and audits.

The role requires 5+ years in P&C reserving, CAS credential pursuit, advanced Excel, and proficiency in ResQ/Arius/SAS/R. Collaboration with Finance, Claims, Underwriting, and Pricing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years actuarial experience focused on P&C reserving.
• Active pursuit of CAS credentials (e.g., 4+ exams passed, nearing ACAS).
• Solid knowledge of U.S. P&C reserving techniques and standard actuarial methodologies.
• Advanced Excel; working knowledge of ResQ, Arius, SAS, R, or similar.
• Programming, data querying, or automation experience (SQL, R, Python, VBA).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain analytical findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform quarterly and annual loss and LAE reserve analyses for assigned P&C lines of business using actuarial best practices
• Develop and prepare recommendations for carried reserves, including detailed rationale for management and audit review
• Independently analyze loss development patterns, trends, tail factors, and large loss activity
• Identify emerging issues and proactively explain reserve movements, variability, and key drivers
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on specific segments, coverages, and accident years as needed
• Support statutory, GAAP, and management reporting processes
• Prepare comprehensive actuarial exhibits, documentation, and reserve memos
• Partner with Finance on close processes, variance analysis, and earnings commentary
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX documentation, and governance standards
• Work closely with Claims to understand operational drivers of loss emergence and incorporate findings into analyses
• Collaborate with Underwriting and Pricing to provide data-driven feedback on loss experience and profitability
• Support reinsurance reserving, commutations, and ceded analyses
• Contribute to the enhancement of reserving methodologies, tools, and automation

Skills

Loss/LAE reserve analysis

Variance analysis

Data querying

Automation experience

Programming

Statistical analysis

Excel proficiency

SQL

Python

VBA

R

P&C reserving

CAS credentials

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related field

Tools

ResQ

Arius

SAS

R

SQL

Python

VBA

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Actuary to lead quarterly and annual loss and LAE reserve analyses for P&C lines. You will develop recommendations for carried reserves, analyze loss development patterns, and explain reserve movements with clear rationale for management and audits.

The role requires 5+ years in P&C reserving, CAS credential pursuit, advanced Excel, and proficiency in ResQ/Arius/SAS/R. Collaboration with Finance, Claims, Underwriting, and Pricing is essential.