AVP & Actuary – Stop Loss Captives – Remote
About The Position
Symetra is seeking an AVP and Actuary to lead the strategy, performance, and growth of its stop loss captive and reinsurance business. The role provides actuarial oversight of captive and reinsurance initiatives, evaluates opportunities and structures, and develops insights that support profitable growth. The actuarial lead partners with Pricing, Underwriting, Finance, executive leadership, brokers, consultants, and other external partners. The position also monitors financial results, communicates recommendations to senior leaders, and represents Symetra at industry events. This is a remote-first role with flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements. Periodic travel may be required as business needs dictate.
Requirements
- At least 12 years of actuarial experience within insurance, reinsurance, or captive-related environments.
- Deep expertise in captive insurance arrangements, reinsurance structures, and actuarial pricing methodologies.
- Strong understanding of insurance financials, including GAAP, statutory accounting, reserves, and profitability analysis.
- Ability to translate complex actuarial concepts into actionable business recommendations.
- Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience in actuarial modeling, analytics, automation, and process improvement.
- Ability to independently solve complex business and actuarial challenges while collaborating across teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel periodically as business needs require.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and able to maintain work authorization throughout employment; employer visa sponsorship and support are not provided.
- For remote work, internet connection must provide at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload via fiber, cable, or DSL; satellite, cellular broadband, other wireless technology, and wired dial-up are not permitted.
Nice To Haves
- Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) preferred; experienced Associates (ASA) with a strong record of leadership and impact will also be considered.
- Commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and advancing industry best practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead actuarial oversight of captive and reinsurance initiatives, including performance monitoring, reporting, and strategic recommendations.
- Evaluate captive arrangements and reinsurance treaties to support growth and profitability objectives.
- Partner with underwriting teams to assess and price captive opportunities.
- Develop tools, models, and analytics to measure captive performance and support business decisions.
- Provide expertise on reinsurance risk, captive structures, and financial implications.
- Collaborate with internal leaders and external partners, brokers, and consultants on captive opportunities and RFPs.
- Monitor financial results, identify key performance drivers, and communicate recommendations to senior leadership.
- Represent Symetra at industry events and maintain awareness of market trends and emerging opportunities.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%.
- Paid vacation and sick time, flex days, and eleven paid holidays.
- Company matching to support employees' community giving.
- Annual bonus program eligibility.
- Long-term incentive plan eligibility.
- Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
