AVP, Actuarial (Pricing)

Palomar•La Jolla, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a driven, curious, and high-energy AVP, Actuarial with a strong pricing background to join our growing Actuarial team. This is a hands-on role: you'll serve in the front-line to work directly with Underwriting, Product, and executive segment leaders to share insights and shape pricing decisions in real time. This role is built for someone who can move across segments and bring a broad, adaptable perspective to Palomar's business. The ability to build trust quickly with cross-functional partners and work efficiently is a must.

Requirements

8+ years of actuarial experience—ideally majority in pricing, with some reserving and reinsurance background
FCAS, or high-functioning ACAS
Working proficiency in AI-supported building, alongside R, Python, SQL, etc to leverage and contribute to Palomar’s in-house pricing toolkit
Proven ability to go from 0 → 1 in ambiguous, still-forming, environments.
Deep understanding of actuarial workflows and the practical needs of pricing analysis, not just the theory.
Strong communicator who can build bridges and translate between technical analysis and key stakeholders.
Thrives in dynamic, fast-changing environments with minimal red tape.
Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress
Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic

Nice To Haves

Team leadership or mentoring experience is a plus for future growth, though near-term focus is hands-on delivery
Prior experience mentoring or managing technical staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

Apply and help shape Palomar’s in-house pricing toolkit to drive day-to-day pricing analyses and deliver fast, well-grounded results to partners
Serve as hands-on pricing actuary for UW, Product, Ceded Reinsurance and segment leadership by connecting pricing insights to broader business results and strategy
Lead rate reviews and indications across multiple segments, adapting approach to each segment’s unique risk profile and data maturity
Help build out a framework for monitoring competitive and market pricing trends – an emerging capability with room to shape how it’s done
Evaluate new programs, renewals, and rate adequacy, bringing an actuarial lens to business decisions in real-time
Build and maintain strong working relationships with MGAs, supporting pricing and program structure where applicable
Flex across segments as business priorities shift, building broad exposure across Palomar’s diverse book