Sr Director & Actuary or Director & Actuary
About The Position
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. The position is part of the Middle & Large Property actuarial team which provides support for ~$1.0B of property and inland marine business for The Hartford’s Middle & Large Business segment. Operating in a dynamic market, the team focuses on driving profitable growth through disciplined pricing, performance monitoring, and data-driven insights to support underwriting and product strategy. This role reports to the Middle & Large Property Actuarial AVP and will partner closely with the Middle & Large Property Product and Underwriting teams, and other key stakeholders across the organization. The candidate will lead a team that is focused on monitoring and evaluating loss ratio and portfolio performance across property lines, providing thought partnership and analytical leadership. This individual will manage a staff of two individuals. The ideal candidate is results driven with a commitment to meeting deadlines. They will attend to detail and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A strong technical background is required with strong leadership skills and the ability to influence.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree with a major in mathematics, actuarial science, or related field of study.
- FCAS preferred, but open to candidates with appropriate knowledge background.
- Minimum 5 years of property and casualty insurance actuarial experience; experience with property lines a plus.
- Knowledge of actuarial pricing techniques
- Demonstrated technical/analytical skills; High proficiency in Excel required and experience with Python/R/SQL preferred.
- Effective oral and written communications skills.
- Independently motivated; constantly looks for areas to add value.
- Teamwork skills including ability to effectively collaborate with and influence individuals at different organizational levels.
Nice To Haves
- experience with property lines a plus
- experience with Python/R/SQL preferred
Responsibilities
- Own loss ratio planning for property and marine lines, including assumption setting through analysis of historical loss ratios, the current loss cost environment, and the competitive landscape.
- Clearly articulate drivers to leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Coordinate catastrophe risk budgeting across property lines, partnering with ERM and across actuarial to align methodologies, exhibits, and commentary
- Oversee regular monitoring of loss and premium trends, AOI, and other book management activities, and provide actionable insights to partners and improve loss ratio performance.
- Partner with reinsurance team to evaluate and support reinsurance treaties as needed
- Develop and enhance financial, pricing, and book management materials for quarterly leadership meetings, in collaboration with partners across actuarial, product, and ERM.
- Lead ad hoc and emerging-risk analyses, recommend pricing strategies, and communicate to cross-functional stakeholders.
Benefits
- short-term or annual bonuses
- long-term incentives
- on-the-spot recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
