Actuarial Filing Manager

UFG Insurance•,

12d•$155,000 - $205,000

About The Position

UFG is seeking an action-oriented actuarial leader with strong business acumen to enhance pricing team capabilities. The Actuarial Filing Manager will develop and lead a team that works with enablement partners to streamline and scale the rate-filing process and the analytics supporting rate recommendations. The role builds and maintains strong relationships with Underwriting and Product teams to drive business strategies and manages multiple actuarial and/or line analysts. The position leads commercial-lines state rate filings, manages tools and data used in actuarial indications and pricing studies, and partners across the organization to improve filing efficiency, quality, and delivery time. It represents UFG in actuarial communications with regulators, auditors, and external partners, and establishes peer-review, governance, and consistent actuarial standards. The manager also supports profitable growth through underwriting strategies, employee development, quantitative analysis, and clear communication of results.

Requirements

ACAS designation required.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
At least 8 years of actuarial experience, with a strong background in rate filings.
At least 5 years of actuarial pricing work in commercial property and casualty insurance.
At least 3 years managing actuarial staff.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical analyses to non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to develop and manage effective teams.
Ability to exercise discretion, apply independent judgment, and use well-developed critical-thinking skills.
Strong working knowledge of actuarial techniques and standards.
Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and prioritize team resources.
Knowledge of commercial insurance products and general insurance and business knowledge.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and ability to develop proficiency with internal systems and reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

FCAS designation from the Casualty Actuarial Society.
Experience with SQL.

Responsibilities

Lead the state rate filings process across all commercial lines while enhancing capabilities.
Manage tools, processes, and data used in actuarial indications and pricing studies.
Partner with Underwriting, Product, Compliance, and Business Enablement functions to improve the efficiency, quality, and delivery time of state filings.
Represent UFG as an actuarial expert in communications with regulators, auditors, and other external partners.
Establish strong peer-review and governance practices, resolve process gaps, and promote consistent actuarial standards across the business.
Collaborate with other pricing actuaries to implement underwriting strategies that drive profitable growth.
Manage a team of analysts, prioritizing employee development and providing accountability and resources for employees to achieve organizational goals.
Communicate information and results clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences across the organization.
Make informed actuarial recommendations based on professional judgment and experience, and challenge or escalate issues that present risk to organizational results.
Support ad hoc quantitative analysis that provides insightful and actionable guidance.
Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, efficiency, and compliance with internal standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.