VP Actuarial & Analytics

Howden•New York, NY

4d•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Vice President, Actuarial & Analytics for the Actuarial & Analytics function. This team is responsible for providing actuarial services across the entire portfolio including pricing/ratemaking analytics, product development and portfolio steering. This team works closely with the divisional leads as they set the direction of their book. The individual will be involved in all phases including building out quantitative program reviews, developing pricing models, rate indications and communicating results to senior stakeholders, both internally and externally. This role will have frequent direct contact with senior management and will span all Property, Casualty and Financial Line products offered by DUAL. As such, the individual must communicate effectively and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in an actuarial or insurance role
ACAS or FCAS or international equivalent
Strong understanding of basic and advanced ratemaking and reserving techniques and principles
Ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously
Self-starter who can work independently in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex actuarial concepts to non-specialists.
Strategic thinker with a proven ability to influence business decisions and drive innovation within the actuarial domain.
SQL, R, Python, Excel, PowerBI
Individuals with strong insurance background and limited programming (R/SQL/Python) will still be considered if they demonstrate a strong desire to learn/improve these skills
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Engineering, etc.)

Responsibilities

Pricing Models: design, enhance, and maintain pricing models and raters
Ratemaking/Pricing: perform rate indications and quantify rate adequacy across programs/products
Portfolio Steering: evaluation of program performance and delivering actionable data-driven insights to improve program results
Product Development: develop rates, rating plans and product strategies for new and existing programs/products
Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with other senior leaders, underwriters, and external stakeholders to align actuarial practices with business objectives.
Relationship Building: Strengthen relationships between the actuarial team both within DUAL and with DUAL’s carrier partners.
Innovation: Lead research and development efforts in actuarial science to leverage new technologies and methodologies for improving service delivery and efficiency.
Team Management / Mentoring: Mentor more junior team members of the actuarial team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.