AVP, Actuary

Berkley•Morristown, NJ

72d•$185,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The AVP, Pricing Actuary leads the strategic development and execution of pricing initiatives across BPE’s portfolio. This role partners closely with senior leadership in Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, and Finance to drive profitability, innovation, and operational excellence. The AVP provides oversight of pricing models, mentors actuarial staff, and contributes to enterprise-wide decision-making.

Requirements

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the Property/Casualty Insurance industry.
Strong background in pricing, with experience in public entity or specialty lines preferred.
FCAS designation preferred; ACAS with relevant experience may be considered.
Proven leadership and team management experience preferred.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in actuarial software, Excel, and programming languages such as SQL, R, or Python preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Assists in the monitoring/analysis of key strategic business metrics for claims, underwriting, and management
Lead the development and refinement of pricing strategies across all lines of business, ensuring alignment with corporate profitability goals.
Oversee the design, implementation, and governance of proprietary pricing models and tools.
Provide strategic actuarial insight to senior leadership on rate adequacy, market trends, and portfolio performance.
Manage and mentor a team of actuaries and analysts, fostering professional development and technical excellence.
Collaborate with Underwriting and Product Development to support new product launches and enhancements.
Direct complex pricing analyses for large accounts and reinsurance structures.
Lead the preparation of rate filings and regulatory support documentation.
Partner with Finance on planning, forecasting, and capital modeling initiatives.
Represent BPE in actuarial committees and industry forums as needed.
Ensure data integrity and lead initiatives to enhance data infrastructure for pricing analytics.