Actuarial Pricing Lead - Commercial Property

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies•Conshohocken, PA

2d•$190,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking an Actuarial Pricing Leader to spearhead the actuarial pricing function for a newly expanding Commercial Property business. This role involves building the necessary infrastructure for long-term success and contributing to the future direction of the product. It's a high-visibility position for an actuarial leader who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys establishing frameworks and processes, and collaborates closely with underwriting, product, and claims teams to foster profitable growth. The position can be filled at either the Assistant Vice President (AVP) or Vice President (VP) level, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Requirements

ACAS or FCAS required (FCAS strongly preferred for VP Level).
7-10 years of actuarial experience, including significant commercial property pricing expertise (AVP Level).
10-15+ years of actuarial experience and a demonstrated track record leading commercial property pricing and portfolio management strategies (VP Level).
Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or another field with a rigorous mathematics background.
Results-oriented with the ability to multi-task and adjust priorities when necessary.
Experience managing a team of direct reports.
Significant commercial property pricing experience, including individual risk, portfolio management, or product pricing responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to influence business partners and senior leadership on strategic decisions.
Experience working closely with underwriting and product leaders in a fast-paced commercial insurance environment.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a new product launch, entering a new market segment, or building pricing processes from the ground up strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead pricing analyses, portfolio monitoring, and profitability assessments to support the commercial property business (AVP Level).
Develop pricing recommendations and partner closely with underwriting, product, finance, and claims teams to drive informed business decisions (AVP Level).
Implement and enhance pricing frameworks, governance processes, reporting capabilities, and analytical tools (AVP Level).
Evaluate portfolio performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, growth, and risk selection (AVP Level).
Manage projects and priorities independently while mentoring and developing actuarial talent (AVP Level).
Influence business decisions through data-driven insights, technical expertise, and effective stakeholder collaboration (AVP Level).
Establish the pricing strategy, governance framework, and long-term vision for the commercial property portfolio (VP Level).
Own portfolio pricing performance and accountability for profitability, growth, rate adequacy, and strategic business outcomes (VP Level).
Lead, develop, and scale the actuarial pricing function, including organizational design, talent development, and succession planning (VP Level).
Partner with executive leadership to shape business strategy, risk appetite, portfolio management, and growth initiatives (VP Level).
Define pricing standards, decision-making frameworks, and analytical capabilities that support consistent, disciplined execution across the portfolio (VP Level).
Influence enterprise-level decisions and drive organizational capabilities in support of a growing and evolving business (VP Level).