VP, Inforce Mgmt - Life

Pacific Asset Management, LLC; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 245,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive pay eligibility

Job summary

Pacific Life Insurance Company seeks a senior actuarial leader to direct Inforce Management for Life Insurance across multiple blocks. The role demands translating complex analytics into executive-level recommendations, driving profitability, and shaping risk governance.

You will collaborate with Product, Finance, Risk, and FP&A to influence pricing, assumptions, and portfolio management while developing talent and leading strategic decision-making at the enterprise level.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive actuarial experience in the life insurance field.
• FSA strongly preferred; ASA with significant leadership experience may be considered.
• MBA or advanced business degree preferred but not required.
• Deep understanding of Life insurance products and Inforce dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial and risk narrative for Life Insurance Inforce across UL, IUL, VUL, Term, COLI/BOLI and related blocks.
• Drive profitability sustainability, capital efficiency, reinsurance strategy, and Inforce actions.
• Partner with Product, Finance, Risk, Legal, Reinsurance, Investments, and FP&A to influence pricing and governance.
• Frame trade-offs between growth, earnings stability, capital efficiency, and risk.
• Lead analytics on mortality, lapse, premium persistency, and earnings attribution for life Inforce.

Skills

Actuarial leadership

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Financial analysis

Education

FSA designation

MBA preferred

Job description

VP, Inforce Management - Life

We’re actively seeking a VP, Inforce Management - Life to join our Consumer Markets Division in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC. This role follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office (on-site). If you are not currently located near one of our offices, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance. Occasional travel may be required for this role, generally no more than 3-4 times per year, primarily for team meetings, training, or business-related activities. This is a senior, strategic actuarial leadership role responsible for overseeing the performance, risk profile, and long-term direction of the Life Insurance Inforce portfolio. The role drives business decisions by translating complex Inforce analytics, including mortality, persistency, and profitability trends, into actionable insights, management strategies, and executive-level recommendations.

How you’ll help move us forward

• Strategic Focus Own the financial and risk narrative for Life Insurance Inforce across UL, IUL, VUL, Term, COLI/BOLI, and related blocks
• Drive management decisions related to profitability sustainability, efficient capital usage, reinsurance strategy, and Inforce actions
• Partner with Product, Finance, Risk, Legal, Reinsurance, Investments, Capital Management, and FP&A to influence pricing actions, assumption governance, and portfolio management decisions
• Frame trade-offs between growth, earnings stability, capital efficiency, and risk
• Serve as the primary actuarial advisor on Life Inforce performance and emerging experience trends
• Analytics & Insight Lead mortality, lapse, premium persistency, and earnings attribution analysis and forward-looking projections for life Inforce
• Own fee, spread, and Non-Guaranteed element analysis and forward-looking projections for life products
• Oversee stress testing, sensitivity testing, and scenario analysis, ensuring consistent approaches and interpretation across blocks
• Identify emerging experience trends early and translate them into actionable recommendations
• Critical member of Product Management Committee and Assumption Review Committee, bringing in-depth expertise to review and challenge initiatives
• Lead Life actuarial policy management activities focused on aligning consumer, distribution, and enterprise expectations of policy performance
• Leadership & Decision Ownership Act as the single point of accountability for Life Inforce performance insight
• Elevate discussions from retrospective analysis to forward‑looking decision making
• Develop talent that offers business expertise, leadership, and that builds confidence throughout the enterprise in their work
• Influence senior leadership through concise storytelling, quantified trade‑offs, and decision‑ready materials
• Set strategic priorities and decision frameworks for teams supporting Life Inforce analytics

Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of progressive actuarial experience within the life insurance industry
• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) strongly preferred; ASA with substantial leadership experience may be considered
• MBA or advanced business degree preferred but not required
• Deep understanding of Life insurance products and Inforce dynamics, including mortality, persistency, and policyholder behavior
• Strong actuarial foundation with demonstrated ability to connect experience analysis to business outcomes
• Proven ability to drive decisions
• Executive-level communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
• Highly consultative, with confidence to challenge assumptions and influence outcomes

Mindset & Success Profile

• Strategic, forward‑looking thinker with an owner’s mindset
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and shaping strategic direction
• Focused on impact, accountability, and value creation
• Trusted partner to senior leadership on Life insurance economics and risk

Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 18, 2026

Base Salary Range

• $245,000 - $275,000+
• Base Pay Range: The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Benefits

• Your Benefits Start Day 1
• Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.
• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

What’s life like at Pacific Life?

Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

EEO Statement

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

Pacific Life is more than a job - it’s a career with purpose. For nearly 160 years, we’ve helped people protect their financial futures through strength, stability, and innovation. Join us to make a meaningful impact and build a career where you can thrive. Learn more. Pacific Life's success is driven by our people. We create, embrace and sustain an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and supported throughout their career. Our values inspire and direct our actions shaping the vibrant culture we proudly uphold. Learn more.