Lead Actuary - Head of Pricing, Group Benefits

Guardian Life Insurance

119d • $174,760 - $287,102

About The Position

In this role, you will report to the Head of Finance & Actuarial, Group Benefits and be a critical partner to drive profitable growth of the $5B+ group insurance book of business through implementing best practices across all group and retail products. You will lead a team of actuaries and analysts, partner with cross-functional leaders, and provide strategic direction to ensure pricing aligns with business objectives and market dynamics.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant Actuarial/Risk Management experience within the Group Benefits industry.
• Demonstrated business sense with ability to build relationships with senior executive leadership.
• Robust leadership experience combined with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational savvy with ability to influence cross functionally.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to synthesize sophisticated information and translate into a compelling narrative.

Nice To Haves

• FSA designation or equivalent relevant accreditation / advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group pricing team, providing mentorship, performance management, and professional development.
• Execute rate development and state rate filings for Group Benefits business – Dental, Vision, Absence & Disability, Life and Supplemental Health offerings.
• Drive modernization of pricing approaches, both from rating platform perspective as well as embedding predictive analytics to continuously improve accuracy.
• Collaborate with Finance and business stakeholders to align pricing objectives with corporate and business financial plans.
• Manage pricing for Retail/Direct to Consumer product offerings in partnership with GB Head of Finance and Actuarial.
• Lead Dental Network analysis and provider fee schedule management efforts.
• Maintain pricing economic projection models for all group products, including new business value.
• Develop pricing for new product development, customer well-being offerings and emerging distribution partnerships.
• Seek ways to improve pricing model risk governance, including implementation of rates in compliance with filings.
• Assist with experience reporting and improve analysis to better understand how the group business is operating and trending.
• Collaborate with the Group Benefits leadership team to ensure alignment between pricing philosophy and strategic growth initiatives.

Benefits

• Support and flexibility to achieve professional and personal goals.
• Skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities.
• Contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees