Sr Actuary Agribusiness Pricing - Remote

Nationwide Insurance; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Insurance is seeking a Senior Actuary to lead the Agribusiness Pricing portfolio. This role involves strategic leadership, modernization efforts, and collaboration with business leaders. The position offers high visibility, opportunities for impact, and a fully remote work option.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Pension

Casual Attire

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years of actuarial experience.
• Expert knowledge of actuarial methods and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Agribusiness Pricing portfolio.
• Conduct complex analyses and develop recommendations.
• Build relationships across the organization to drive solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Agility

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in actuarial science

Mathematics

Statistics

Data Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Analytical Software

Job description

As a team member in the Finance department at Nationwide, the opportunities are endless! You can grow and learn in diverse areas across many disciplines such as Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor, Internal Audit, and more. Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Sr. Actuary, Agribusiness Pricing

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Actuary/Sr. Actuary to lead our Commercial Agribusiness Pricing portfolio. This role is pivotal in driving modernization and strategic influence within our organization.

Role Scope & Impact

1. Lead the Commercial Agribusiness Pricing portfolio, managing a team of actuaries.

2. Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders across product, underwriting, finance, and claims.

3. Drive modernization efforts—introducing structure, templates, and analytics.

4. Present regularly to senior executives, providing insights and recommendations.

Preferred Skills and Experience

1. FCAS; ACAS with strong experience.

2. Background in commercial lines or agricultural pricing.

3. Proven change agent—able to lead transformation and build new processes.

4. Strong communicator with executive presence.

5. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building from the ground up.

Why This Role?

1. High visibility with senior leadership.

2. Opportunity to shape and modernize a critical portfolio.

3. Supportive leadership and openness to innovation.

4. A chance to make a real impact in a collaborative organization.

This role can be staffed fully remote.

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Job Description Summary

Our Property and Casualty (P&C) Actuarial team members have opportunities to use state-of-the-art tools, are encouraged to innovate, and learn to master actuarial methodologies. If this sounds like a place you could thrive, then we want to know more about you!

As a Senior Actuary, you’ll be an expert providing leadership and oversight for complex actuarial techniques, procedures, and risk analysis. You’ll manage research, direct others, and ensure efficient, consistent data and analysis. We’ll count on you to provide strategic vision and deliver business recommendations crucial to Nationwide’s success. You’ll work independently and may lead others.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as technical expert of actuarial methodologies, sourcing and manipulating data within standards, and identifying new data utilization strategies.

• Conduct complex analyses, select appropriate data sources, make assumptions, and develop recommendations, resolving issues using experience and judgment.

• Document assumptions, methods, sources, and considerations clearly.

• Create presentations and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences, representing the company's position with regulators and external vendors.

• Oversee multiple work plans, ensuring timely delivery.

• Lead peer review processes, drive cross-functional collaboration, and recommend process improvements.

• Build relationships across the organization to drive solutions.

• Identify skill gaps and develop training for associates.

• Advise on data mining techniques and recommend software tools to support strategic goals, with expert knowledge in modeling and predictive analytics.

• Consult on new product development, including data needs, coding, and profitability analysis.

Reporting & Qualifications

Reports to: Actuarial leader.

Education: Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or data science.

Certification: Actuarial designation (FCAS preferred).

Experience: Typically 8+ years of actuarial experience.

Skills: Expert knowledge of actuarial methods, software, and industry practices; proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytical software; leadership and strategic agility.

Additional Information

Values: Demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Work Conditions: Normal office environment; exempt role.

Application Deadline: 06/24/2025, with early submissions encouraged.

Benefits

Includes medical/dental/vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, holidays, 401(k), pension, casual attire, and more. Learn more.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment, ensuring an inclusive environment.