Actuary

Horace Mann•Springfield, IL

4h•$124,200 - $175,800•Remote

About The Position

As Horace Mann continues to evolve its Auto and Home product offerings for the educator market, we are seeking an Actuary- AVP of Countrywide Product Analytics & Strategy to serve as the analytical and operational engine behind our product management function. This role will report to VP of Countrywide Product and partner closely with other executive leaders to accelerate decision-making, modernize business intelligence capabilities, and drive product performance across both lines of business. This role is an Actuary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation required
6+ years of actuarial experience with experience in P&C insurance product management, pricing, or analytics
Strong quantitative background; proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar tools preferred
Experience managing or collaborating with external data/modeling vendors
Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Strong business acumen and ability to balance technical rigor with practical decision-making

Responsibilities

Lead research and feasibility studies for new product initiatives, including identifying and evaluating third-party vendor partnerships
Design and execute vendor scoring studies and predictive modeling projects to inform product design and underwriting strategy
Translate research findings into actionable recommendations for product and pricing leadership
Own ongoing monitoring of Auto and Home product performance, including loss ratios, exposure shifts, and competitive positioning
Develop a proactive insight cadence — going beyond reporting to surface early warning signals and growth opportunities
Partner with Actuarial, Underwriting, and Finance to contextualize performance trends and support business decisions
Help lead and coordinate cross-functional CW business initiatives from ideation through execution
Serve as a key liaison between Product, Finance, Pricing, and Operations to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables
Support the VP in preparing materials for senior leadership and board-level discussions
Audit existing tools and workflows across Pricing, Underwriting, Business Intelligence, and Service Operations to identify efficiency opportunities
Build and implement scalable analytical tools and dashboards that improve speed and quality of decision-making
Champion a culture of continuous improvement by introducing modern data practices and reducing manual, ad hoc work