Actuarial opening in Southeast.   Provide leadership for the valuation, financial reporting and analysis functions for block of business, to include periodic variable annuity payout business; manage staff of professional actuaries in SPIA valuation unit, and coordinate, prioritize and supervise their activities; ensure the timely delivery of accurate valuation and related financial information for external financial reporting and internal customers (including preparation of annual statement components); ensure the delivery of timely and relevant analysis and support pertaining to SPIA actuarial matters to internal customers, various auditors and regulators; ensure the delivery of timely and accurate financial information and support to reinsurers; ensure the reliability of the APL and related SPIA valuation systems and processes through appropriated maintenance and testing, management review, new processes implementation, automation and staff management; ensure compliance with senior management requests, corporate initiatives, and professional and regulatory requirements pertinent to SPIA business; ensure the timely and accurate delivery of forecasts, projections and related support to various internal customers. ASA or FSA with 5+ years of relevant work experience in the life insurance industry. Salary $open. (PR5088*)

Director Catastrophe Modeling opening in New York.  Manage Corporate Cat modeling unit which models exposures to: US hurricanes, European windstorms, earthquakes, acts of terrorism, and infectious disease exposures from all relevant lines of business including property, work comp, life, and A&H.  Activities include: providing modeling reports for financial statements, rating agency reports, corporate aggregate monitoring, reinsurance placements, underwriting, and senior management requests; managing cat modeling staff (4 people currently); serving as the lead liaison with cat modeling vendors. 3+ years cat modeling experience required. Salary $open. (PR5087*)

Exciting P&C ERM Actuarial/Financial Modeling opening in London, England.  The focus of this role is to support both the rating of Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) and also the ratings reviews of company’s internal economic capital models. Serve as lead analyst reviewing the Economic Capital models of non-life insurers and reinsures; assess the suitability of different methodologies and their implementation within a variety of insurance and reinsurance companies; provide technical input into the development and ongoing maintenance of review criteria for economic capital models; serve as lead analyst on cat bond deals that will include review of models, documentation and structuring; actively participate in criteria development and thought leadership articles in ILS; build strong relationships with market participants, eg. issuers, investors, intermediaries, etc.; undertake speaking engagements (presentations / panel representation) at industry conferences.  Must have professional experience of quantitative actuarial or financial modeling, practical experience of analyzing and reviewing risk models at non-life insurers or reinsurers (e.g. using Igloo or Remetrica) either gained at a consultancy or within a direct or reinsurance company.  The ideal candidate should also have experience in reviewing specific risk models such as RMS, AIR, EQECAT for catastrophe and again ideally experience of ILS structuring. Salary $open. (PR5094*)

Senior Risk Management Analyst opening in Southeast.  Lead Risk Experience Analytics and Analytics team projects; accountable for analysis and interpretation of emerging block performance; partner with the Actuarial team to provide detailed performance analysis and management reporting; responsible for the support of bi-annual In Force Reviews, quarterly RADAR reports, and monthly Dashboards; partner with colleagues in Corporate Risk, Finance, and Actuarial departments on key processes including pricing and projection assumption changes, Option Based Valuation calculations, Cash Flow Testing, and Operating Plan goals; engage Actuarial staff on key performance factors including claims performance, lapse rate assumptions, mortality rates, and morbidity rates as part of annual assumption setting exercise; work with the Finance team to ensure financial results and Risk analytics are consistent; provide Risk Management perspective and data driven decision support for product design, underwriting, and pricing. ASA with 7+ years of related work experience and experience with LTC insurance. Salary $open. (PR5092*)

Actuarial Assistant opening in Southeast. Play a key role in building and maintaining pricing models (ALFA and MoSes) for stand-alone LTC products as well as combo products (e.g. LTC/UL, LTC/Annuity products). ASA or near ASA with at least 5+ years of actuarial pricing experience and experience with pricing software e.g. MoSes or ALFA. LTC product knowledge and pricing experience is desirable but not required. Knowledge of GAAP and Statutory preferred as well. Salary $open. (PR5090*)

P&C Actuarial Analyst opening in Illinois or Indiana.  Use modeling and quantitative skills to analyze and interpret data to assist in pricing and reserving of insurance products; extract, sort, summarize and process data from various sources; apply GLM and other predictive modeling techniques to improve pricing, claims and other insurance processes; produce rate level analysis exhibits; and develop and maintain spreadsheet programs. Minimum of two years P&C actuarial experience and successful completion of at least two CAS exams. Salary $open. (PR5086*)

Corporate Global Benefits Actuary opening in Connecticut.  Support the Director of Global Benefits in managing worldwide benefits programs to ensure programs remain competitive in attracting and retaining talent.  Other responsibilities include supporting executive benefit programs, board meeting support, and involvement in Mergers & Acquisitions within the company. Assist in establishing and implementing benefits strategy and philosophy, planning, and regulatory compliance; research alternative plan design solutions that manage cost and utilization while maintaining competitive and attractive benefit offerings; assist in design and development of effective health and welfare plans; provide oversight and guidance on international benefit issues to regions;  provide assistance with due diligence and post merger integration of acquired companies; prepare executive non-qualified pension calculations and review actuarial calculations and reports prepared by outside consultants;  evaluate risk of benefit financing including use of multinational pooling and captives; provide assistance with international employees and expatriates; forecast annual pension expense under SFAS 87; forecast annual post-retirement medical expense under SFAS 106; assist in assumption setting and disclosure process for pensions and post-retirement medical;  support in preparing board meeting and asset and benefit committee meeting presentations. EA/ASA or CEBS certification preferred, with 5-10 years of experience with defined benefit plans (health and welfare plans exposure a plus). Knowledge of SFAS 87, 88, 106, and 158; exposure to benefits work in more than one market, work in international consulting position ideal. Salary $open. (PR5083*) 

Derivatives Senior Pricing Analyst opening in New York/Connecticut.  Create  and evaluate derivative product valuation techniques and provide analytical support for various asset classes and insurance products; develop valuation models to enhance asset liability management strategies and provide support to the insurance business units as well as the Investment department; price interest rate derivatives and Mortgage Backed Securities; assist businesses with pricing derivatives embedded in insurance products; analyze and recommend optimal derivative hedge strategies for liability management. Knowledge of interest rate and credit derivative valuation as well as Mortgage Backed Security pricing and a understanding/familiarity with fixed income derivative valuation techniques. Ph.D. in mathematics, physics, engineering, quantitative finance, econometrics or computer science with a minimum of 3 years experience working with various types of fixed income derivative valuation. Salary $open. (PR5077*)

Life Actuarial opening in New York involving Variable Annuity hedging. Hedge GMDB & GMIB and calculate the related IFRS reserves, New Business Value & European Embedded Value calculations, new statutory RBC requirement, Economic Capital, etc. Conduct multi-scenario testing; RBC C3 Phase 2 calculations/Capital Analysis; analyze new business opportunities; perform pricing oversight analysis. FSA with 5-9 years of relevant experience required. Salary $open. (PR5065*)

Senior Financial Actuary opening in Southeast. Responsibilities: plan, develop, organize, and implement the International Actuarial Modeling function, and ensure that required valuations of International Reinsurance business are performed in a timely, accurate and transparent manner; valuations include Embedded Value, Value of New Business, Economic Capital and the annual budget process for entities that underwrite International Reinsurance business; effectively communicate all modeling valuation results and financial impacts to senior management both business and CFO, and to the Regions; represent International Reinsurance interests with respect to emerging actuarial modeling issues; ensure changes in actuarial modeling valuation requirements are communicated to key business unit and financial staff, and that appropriate policies are in place to ensure requirements are met.  Consult with business unit leaders and CFOs regarding the impacts of these valuation changes on reinsurance products and services and related strategies for responding to these changes; monitor and maintain a complete set of all actuarial assumptions and methodologies used in pricing and valuation processes; effectively document and communicate to management; establish and maintain an effective control environment for actuarial modeling; collaborate with the Regional CFO’s, pricing actuaries and experience analysis unit tial to assure appropriate controls are in place; assure the continual improvement of valuation processes through effective business process management, and by a combination of continuing education and professional growth.  FSA, FCIA or equivalent  with 10+ years in an actuarial or financial role and a minimum of 5 years of actuarial modeling experience.  Salary $open. (PR5071*)

Quantitative Actuarial Analyst opening in Southeast.  Conduct quantitative analyses and build predictive models and quantitative tools from question formulation to presentation of outcomes.  Responsible for:  analyzing relevant business strategies and developing models, using appropriate PC applications and ensure that appropriate consistency across various models developed is maintained; play a key part in identifying issues, determining areas in need of analysis, developing analytical solutions, and turning business ideas into quantitative formulations; significantly improve the analytical capabilities of the area; proactively assist in the identification of risks in new product concepts, develop pricing models, assess reserving and capital requirements, and facilitate decision making; participate and contribute to the thought process involved in aligning the quantitative analysis skills to new product concepts; develop pricing models for new product concepts; develop models that will identify and analyze inherent risks, reserve and capital requirements for new product concepts; work closely with other associates, and external sources to determine appropriate underlying assumptions; perform basic model validation review of pricing, valuation, and capital models; communicate and present results.  Experience in financial modeling (e.g., partial differential equations, option pricing theory, Monte Carlo simulation, Value-at-Risk, econometric analysis, etc.) preferred. ASA/New FSA with at least 5 years of insurance actuarial experience, including 2+ years in a pricing and product development role; reinsurance industry experience preferred. Salary $open. (PR5070*)

International Chief Actuary opening in Southeast. The ideal candidate will have proven financial leadership and management experience in the insurance business, preferably reinsurance;  possess a combination of excellent technical (actuarial) skills, detailed knowledge of insurance and reinsurance products and financial statements, an ability to clearly communicate complex pricing and valuation issues, and excellent influence and negotiation skills; be an advisor, coach and mentor to divisional actuarial staff;  function as a key member of the senior management team and work to ensure that appropriate pricing and financial risk management strategies, plans and programs are in place to effectively support the overall strategic direction;  also function as an advisor to the CFO and CEO and have input into the broader operations of the organization. Major Responsibilities: plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate a corporate actuarial staff responsible for setting pricing and valuation policies and for ensuring that required valuations of International Reinsurance business are performed in a timely, accurate and transparent manner.  These required valuations include Embedded Value, Economic Capital, IFRS, US GAAP and statutory valuations, as well as the annual budget process, for entities that underwrite International Reinsurance business; provide leadership, motivation and support to corporate actuarial staff, enabling achievement of key individual and team results; provide technical oversight, leadership and financial support to the Regional CFOs. Represent  interests with respect to emerging actuarial valuation issues, and participate in industry and professional association efforts to shape new standards; ensure changes in IFRS, US GAAP, Statutory, and tax valuation requirements are communicated to key business unit and financial staff, and that appropriate policies are in place to ensure requirements are met.  Consult with business unit leaders and CFOs regarding the impacts of these valuation changes on reinsurance products and services and related strategies for responding to these changes. Play the lead role in integrating the actuarial valuation function and results into pricing processes; assure the continual improvement of valuation processes through effective business process management; establish and maintain an effective control environment, both financial and operational.  Strong collaboration and engagement with the business unit CFOs and valuation teams will be essential to assure appropriate controls are in place.  FSA, FCIA or equivalent with 10+ years in an insurance company financial actuarial role, preferably reinsurance . Salary $open. (PR5069*)

Life Actuarial opening in New York.  Responsible for financial reporting and analysis of the individual annuity business; prepare, analyze and manage the monthly financial close process, working with Controllers, Actuarial, internal and external auditors; provide GAAP, STAT and IFRS reserves for annuity products including fixed and variable products; implement new products in the valuation systems; keep on top of and aid in implementation of emerging GAAP, STAT and IFRS actuarial reporting requirements related to individual annuity products and features (including GMDB, GMIB and GMWB); perform SOX testing. FSA or near FSA with 5+ years of actuarial experience and knowledge of annuity products valuation and financials. Knowledge of GAAP, STAT and IFRS valuation a plus. Salary $open. (PR5068*)

Life Actuarial opening in New York.  Responsibilities: valuation, financial reporting, and financial analysis of individual life insurance business; maintain and implement new products and procedures in valuation systems; perform periodic preparation and analysis of actuarial liabilities; analyze and implement new financial reporting regulations (e.g., principles-based reserves); install new valuation software platform; perform Sarbanes-Oxley testing. Knowledge of GAAP, STAT and IFRS valuation a plus, experience with valuation and/or modeling software. Near or new FSA with extensive knowledge of life insurance product valuation and financials with 5+years of actuarial experience.  Salary $open. (PR5067*)

Life Actuarial opening in New York.  Responsibilities: design and price new life insurance products or enhancements to current products; analyze design features and product competitiveness/profitability/risk factors, develop actuarial specifications for systems, actuarial support for regulatory filings, and provide overall actuarial support to various areas of the company. FSA with experience in life insurance products and pricing, understanding of life insurance products, state insurance laws, SEC and tax laws, as well as a full understanding of actuarial principles and life insurance pricing.  Salary $open. (PR5064*)

Senior Actuarial Analyst opening in New England area. Under general direction, assists in the actuarial analysis of pricing posture and the development of rate level  commendations and loss reserves to department management; supervise 1-2 analysts. Completion of a minimum of 5 CAS exams is preferred with 2 - 6 years of P&C experience. Salary $open. (PR5076*)

Vice President International Equity Risk Leader opening in Southeast.  Responsible for leading the International Risk Management Team for various insurance products.  Enhance the processes and oversight necessary to hedge Variable Annuity benefit exposures, both US-based and International, using Capital Markets Solutions; increase hedging program effectiveness to improve risk management and cost efficiencies; provide oversight and approval of derivative trade recommendations; develop monitoring reports and control mechanisms to cover the underlying product exposure and hedge position exposure; interact with multiple functions including Finance, Actuarial, Product Management, Treasury and Investments; evaluate existing Equity Fund; provide oversight of Variable Annuity mutual fund process; maintain internal mutual fund rating system and evaluation process; conduct fund company due diligence meetings to ensure adherence to processes and risk controls; provide oversight of underlying Equity Guarantee of Variable Annuities for performance and risk exposure; set standard for Variable Annuity fund selection to meet overall risk strategy; develop variable annuity economic capital models to quantify equity market risk and product risk.  7+ years experience in financial services industry; Capital Markets experience (buying, selling, trading derivatives instruments); advanced degree in Finance or Economics, MBA, CFA or CPA with Experience in broker/dealer capital markets. Salary $open. (PR5074*)

P&C Actuarial Director opening in Midwest.  Manage product development activities, or valuation/reserving activities. Requires an experienced actuarial viewpoint in a wide variety of actuarial subjects and in Company, industry and regulatory practice. ACAS/FCAS with 10+ years of pricing experience, working knowledge of PC and mainframe hardware and software, excellent analytical, organizational, and management skills and knowledge of Cormis and SAP a plus. Salary $open. (PR5072*)

Pricing Actuary opening in Southeast.  Responsible for pricing new term life products to meet the market requirements while maintaining the company's profitability and risk management objectives; assist with preparing and communicating financials and objectives to leadership; aid in development of investment, product, and corporate strategies; support policy filings including development of actuarial memoranda, technical  review of policy forms; provide technical support for new product specifications; perform stochastic analysis on new product introductions.  ASA or near FSA with working knowledge of FAS 60, Regulation XXX, and Term Pricing, as well as knowledge of GAAP, Statutory, and tax accounting. Salary $open. (PR5061*)

Associate  Actuary opening  in Southeast.  Perform valuation and analysis for Long Term Care business. Responsibilities: business modeling and reporting processes, including Sarbanes-Oxley controls and source-of-earnings analysis; work closely with the Finance and IT Departments to ensure accurate reporting of reserves; monthly, quarterly and annual Statutory, GAAP and Tax financial reporting and analysis; GAAP unlocking, and DAC process; preparation of various statutory annual statement exhibits, schedules, and supplements; research and prepare responses to state exams, internal & external audits, and surveys; and perform ad hoc actuarial requests. ASA or FSA with at least 3-5 years experience in Disability Income or Long Term Care; PolySystems experience (HealthMaster preferred) and knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory reporting ideal. Salary $open. (PR5060*)

International Pricing Actuary opening in Southeast.  Responsible for indicative and final pricing for all International Retirement Income (RI) products; set pricing assumptions taking into account differences for the market - reserves, capital, tax, policyholder behavior, local experience, etc; develop financial models; work closely with US product team to ensure consistency and leverage existing work products; work closely with experts in various local markets to leverage expertise and ensure consistency between pricing and reporting; provide illustrative numerical examples during the product design phase; convert pricing models to new software; provide actuarial support for the filing processes; analyze experience studies and determine impact on pricing assumptions; provide support for in force management of International RI products - review actual results compared to pricing and recommend assumptions changes and product re-pricing; manage illustration software testing for International RI products; work with Risk area to develop radars to limit risks in International RI products; review marketing materials for consistency with product design; test administration systems for new products and provide actuarial support for items not handled by the administration system. ASA with prior annuity experience, preferably in pricing and product development and at least 4+ years actuarial experience. Salary $open. (PR5059*)

Corporate Vice President & Actuary opening in New York.  Play a  key role in the objective to drive continuous improvement in the Risk Management and control processes: assist in the roll-out of key elements of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework and will be involved with developing enhanced risk measurement and monitoring tools; product development and/or corporate financial management roles relating to life insurance or annuity products;  FSA (with CFA and/or FRM/PRM qualification a plus) and experience with Economic Capital, Asset Liability Management and risk management;  exposure to building asset/liability models on actuarial or risk management systems platforms; strong analytical and financial modeling skills.  Salary $open. (PR5062*)

Supervising Actuary – Life Actuarial Finance Reporting opening in Southeast.  Manage the Life Actuarial Financial Reporting Team; lead the quarterly and annual Traditional and Interest-Sensitive Life valuation and actuarial financial reporting processes, as well as supporting business modeling. Responsibilities: enhancement of PolySystems' LifeMaster/ULMaster valuation software, especially through implementation of new products, reinsurance arrangements, and capital market captives; recoverability analyses, unlocking and GAAP projections, ensuring actuarial financial reporting systems are regularly updated, maintained and tested for financial closes and supporting all modeling cycles, including option based valuations, economic capital and value analyses, long-range planning, as well as short-term reforecasts. FSA or ASA with significant actuarial financial reporting and some business modeling and at least 5+ years life actuarial experience. Salary $open. (PR5057*)

Actuarial Product Development Leader opening in Southeast. Responsible for indicative and final pricing for all Fixed Annuity products; monitor changes in US regulations and standards; work with Valuation, Tax, Legal, etc. to ensure compliant practices are reflected in pricing; analyze experience studies; approve pricing assumptions for Fixed Annuity products; work with Investments and Risk teams to develop appropriate investment assumptions; ensure hedging is appropriately reflected in pricing; provide input into the hedging process, including validation of hedging model for new products; supervise development of financial models for Fixed Annuity products; prepare financial and other information for tollgate reviews with various groups including Risk Committee and Retirement and Protection Risk Committee; present results in these forums; provide actuarial support for in force management of Fixed Annuity products; supervise illustration software and admin system testing for Fixed Annuity products; work with Risk area to develop and monitor radars to limit risks in Fixed Annuity products. Prior annuity experience, preferably in pricing and product development. FSA with 5+ years actuarial experience. Salary $Open. (PR5052*)

Pricing Leader opening in Southeast.  Responsible for indicative and final pricing for Variable Annuity products including base products and all riders; monitor changes in US regulations and standards; work with Valuation, Tax, Legal, etc to ensure compliant practices are reflected in pricing; analyze experience studies; approve pricing assumptions for VA products; work with Risk Management team to develop appropriate market assumptions (equity returns, interest rates, correlations between asset classes, etc); ensure hedging is appropriately reflected in pricing; provide input into the  hedging process, including validation of hedging model for new products; supervise development of financial models for products; prepare financial and other information for tollgate reviews with various groups including Risk Committee and Retirement and Protection Risk Committee; present results in these forums; participate on team to review new funds on which equity guarantees are proposed; provide actuarial support for in-force management of products; supervise illustration software and administration system testing; work with Risk area to develop and monitor  radars to limit risks in VA products. FSA with 4+ years of annuity experience, preferably in pricing and product development. Salary $Open. (PR5050*)

Captive Valuation Actuary opening in Southeast. Oversee actuarial controllership regarding the captive financial reporting needs.  Responsibilities include: coordinate financial reporting needs and perform peer reviews; manage implementation of new deals; watch for triggers and downstream impacts; participate on Actuarial or business project teams to ensure that Actuarial and business needs are properly addressed. FSA with 5+ years experience in Insurance Valuation, including U.S. GAAP and Statutory reporting. Salary $Open. (PR5049*)

AVP & Actuary opening in New Jersey.  Supervise the pricing and financial projection analysis for the reinsurance assumed business, including recommendations for assumptions, methodology, deal participation and projection of expected future results; develop and analyze internal and external risk management procedures to ensure the integrity of business model; work with other professionals within the department to develop and implement a strategy for profitably increasing our reinsurance assumed business; provide main contact point for existing and potential reinsurance clients for both ceded and assumed businesses; negotiate and supervise implementation of new reinsurance arrangements for direct business, including oversight of the RFP process and coordination between all clients, both internal and external; supervise the drafting, review, execution and maintenance of all ceded and assumed treaties. FSA/ASA with extensive knowledge of life insurance and annuity products and financials required; working knowledge of life reinsurance preferred and a knowledge of the Life Reinsurance risk management. Salary $Open. (PR4630*)

Investment Strategist opening in New England.  Responsibilities include: Forecast and analyze financial statements in both a Dynamic Financial Analysis and an Enterprise Risk Management framework to develop individual investment strategies for P&C insurance companies; assist the investment committee in analyzing fixed income portfolios; support client managers in developing yield and surplus optimizing fixed income strategies, asset/liability management, benchmark index risk analysis and portfolio performance attribution; communicate investment strategies to clients. Open to near/ACAS-FCAS, near/ASA-FSA, or CFA with 8+ years of insurance or investment industry experience. Salary $Open. (PR5048*)

Actuarial Manager opening in Connecticut. Utilize independent judgment and discretion, initiate, organize, direct and analyze actuarial research and develop actuarial assumptions, develop and maintain profit studies, pricing strategies and policies; work closely with Product Management to prepare financial forecasts to achieve profitability and growth goals; coordinate actuarial analyses, and communicate to product areas; provide actuarial information to produce revenue forecasts and financial reports;  develop and provide rating factors for use by Underwriting in the calculation of required rates; develop and update rating formulae to ensure the calculation of adequate premium rates; prepare rate filings and regulatory reports as per state requirements. May have management responsibility for a small unit.  Near ASA through near FSA   with 3-8 years of group pricing experience and knowledge of actuarial statistics/assumptions used for ratemaking, loss reserving and forecasting. Salary $Open. (PR5044*)

L&H Actuarial Valuation opening in Mid-Atlantic Region. Become in-house expert for Individual Disability Income, Life Disability Waiver of Premium, and other group life insurance reserve valuations; provide actuarial and technical support for the valuation systems; ensure appropriateness of new business and inforce reserve assumptions for group insurance products; support asset adequacy analysis for group insurance products; develop robust reserve analytics; communicate reserve variance and earnings analysis to the line of business; partner with product actuaries, ALM staff, capital management, accountants, reinsurance and M&A areas, SOX, and internal and external auditors as required; manage a team of 2 direct reports. Near FSA or FSA with excellent organizational, mathematical, and analytical abilities; group Life and Health insurance product experience is a plus. Salary $Open. (PR5043*)

Life & Health Marketing Actuary opening in Northeast. Responsible for ensuring profitable growth of direct marketing operations; manage creation and maintenance of profitability models for direct distribution channels; work with profit center actuaries, underwriters and marketing heads to ensure adoption; oversee process to grant direct marketing “spend” authority to regional marketing managers; develop financial models to support growth of new sales entities with distinct distribution and underwriting revenues across multiple lines of business; provide financial modeling support to specific segment strategies; manage creation of quarterly profitability review of direct marketing; supervise and conduct analysis of programs and business cases; analyze profit, persistency, loss and expense ratios; supervise deployment of P&L models into  campaign planning tool provided to marketing staff; assist profit center actuaries and accountants in implementation of policies for capitalizing and amortizing direct marketing expenses; specify and oversee implementation of lapse analysis and reporting tools into database marketing platform; work with data mining staff to improve product targeting and sequencing to customers and partner’s customers; work collaboratively to develop and implement customer-level lifetime value models; develop a working knowledge of the in-country insurance regulatory environment; develop a strong working knowledge of direct marketing insurance products and pricing across global markets. Technical skills desired include strong Microsoft Excel and Word.  Knowledge of Visual Basic or SQL helpful.  ASA or near FSA with at least 7+ years of life or health experience. Salary $open. (PR5046*)

Actuarial -- Annuities opening in New Jersey.  Responsibilities: Annuity DAC valuation, including calculating DAC in accordance with FAS 97 and SOP 05-1,  GAAP reserves required for minimum guarantees in accordance with SOP 03-1; variance analysis for senior management; perform FAS 97 DAC calculations for monthly financial close; provide variance explanations for senior management; identify potential items that may influence DAC and earnings; work closely with the Valuation Unit to coordinate DAC and valuation models on PolySystems; collaborate with the Asset Liability Management Unit to calculate SOP 03-1 GAAP reserves for minimum guarantees; extract financial data from various systems for experience true-up; partner with the Financial Reporting Unit for expense and investment assumptions; partner with the Financial Forecasting Unit to provide DAC for monthly earnings projections and the annual financial plan; collaborate with the Experience Study Unit to perform annual assumption review; provide analysis of Annuity DAC earnings sensitivities; perform testing for system modifications on PolySystems and MGHedge and improve and automate DAC processes. Ideal candidate is near ASA through new FSA with at least 5+ years of actuarial experience as well as expertise with EXCEL and VBA MACRO, business sense to develop an overall comfort with the change in DAC, experience with non-traditional products and Variable Annuity Guaranteed Living Benefits preferred, experience with POLYSYSTEMS and MGHEDGE and proficiency in using COGNOS POWER PLAY, HFM and Reserve Repository. Salary $Open. (PR5039*)

Cat modeling position available in New York.  Responsibilities:  define analyses to help manage client catastrophe exposures; supervise/assist other staff members in their analyses; run catastrophe analyses using RMS, AIR and EQE software to estimate insurer’s catastrophe losses; conduct checks and edits of client-supplied data; interpret and highlight exposures that are unusual or problematic; analyze results in relationship to client’s reinsurance purchase and financial condition; conduct presentations (written and oral) of findings to brokers/clients and prospects/reinsurers; analyze and remain up to date on model characteristics and their impact on results. Proven ability to use SQL, MS Access, Visual Basic, RMS RiskLink, AIR CLASIC, EQEcat, MapInfo.  RMS or AIR certification with   5+ years working directly with the various commercially available cat models (RMS, AIR, EQE). Salary $open. (PR5040*)

Associate Actuary opening in Southeast.   Conduct actuarial studies of rate adequacy and loss reserve sufficiency; perform traditional actuarial ratemaking and loss reserving; conduct simulation and stochastic modeling of insurance problems; be involved in reinsurance structures; evaluate and interpret financial regulations affecting the banking, mortgage securitization, and mortgage insurance industries with specific interests in capital and financial requirements that affect the desirability of private mortgage insurance relative to alternative credit enhancements;  conduct capital, pricing and ROE analysis of company products and programs; assist with pricing and structuring quotations on large negotiated transactions and portfolio opportunities; assist with new product development, including ROE and pricing analyses, as well as provide actuarial input on product structures, coverage, and underwriting guidelines; develop new Discounted Cash Flow model methodology for unique products; conduct actuarial reviews of loss and unearned premium reserve levels for the operating units, as well as at the product line level; provide actuarial support for the rate filing process with the various state insurance departments, including actuarial memorandum, rate indications, support for the underwriting profit provision, and the allocation of investment income to product line; keep current on current financial capital developments including new concepts of ROE determination, economic capital measurement and risk-based capital rules; monitor activities in mortage-backed assets and be able to evaluate relative competitiveness of senior sub, over-collateralization and other structures to mortgage guaranty pool insurance, both in the US and internationally; assist in evaluating from time to time efficient ways to conserve company capital including the use of reinsurance and derivatives; backup all applications, critical databases, documents, and output according to department standards; maintain extensive documentation of all programming and analyses and maintain complete supporting data for all work. 2 openings: one a junior position, one a more senior position. For junior position: ideal candidate will have 0-2 years of any actuarial experience and 1-3 recent exams; for more senior position: ideal candidate will be near ACAS through FCAS with knowledge of statistical techniques including sampling theory, regression, confidence intervals, monte-carlo simulations and stochastic modeling and knowledge of the financial services industry participants and practices. Salaries $open. (PR5035*/PR5037*)

P&CActuarial Assistant opening in New York.  Report to Head of Pricing; provide support to the Specialty Pricing Actuary; strong computer skills required, especially Excel, and Access, and SQL; ability to work with large data sets; strong analytical and programming skills; work products written in the US including but not limited to Marine, D&O, Lawyers, Contractors, Excess & Umbrella; perform rate monitoring, pricing studies, management reporting and reinsurance presentations. Ideal candidate will have 2+ years P&C actuarial experience and 2 CAS exams; open to exam or non-exam taker. Salary $open. (PR5030*)

Actuarial consulting opening. Work Anywhere – Your Choice!!! Advanced degree in Statistics/Economics/Finance or similar quantitative discipline, experience in applied statistics/econometrics of at least 3-5 years including complex modeling and data preparation (SAS), the ability to lead highest level data mining, predictive modeling, and business analytics projects in Insurance (P&C) and Banking,  and a high level of communication, writing and interpersonal skills with capability to present before customers and work with project teams at customer sites.  Prior experience in a statistical or consulting firm is highly desirable and specific insurance and/or banking industry experience is an advantage. Willingness to travel in the US & Canada is required. Be able to work with sales executives to present the solution to Insurance and Banking customers, and work on/lead project teams and customer consultants/actuaries/pricing analysts implementing a solution at customer site. Open to any actuarial exam level. Salary $open. (PR5029*)

Actuarial Analyst opening in California. Responsibilities: maintain the ratemaking integrity of Auto and Home products, recommending areas of improvement; monitor and analyze the results and trends associated with the company’s Auto and Home products in various states; identify trends and propose recommendations to improve the pricing, product set-up, and operational processes. Ability to retrieve data from data mart via SAS and possess a strong analytical, financial, and creative thinking skills required; 2+ years of experience working in personal Auto/Home pricing area desired. Salary $open. (PR5028*)

Derivatives Pricing Analyst opening in New York/Connecticut.  Create and evaluate derivative product valuation techniques and provide analytical support for various asset classes and insurance products; work with and/or develop valuation models to enhance asset liability management strategies and provide support to the insurance business units as well as the Investment department. Responsibilities: Pricing interest rate derivatives and Mortgage Backed securities; assisting businesses with pricing derivatives embedded in insurance products; analyzing and recommending optimal derivative hedge strategies for liability management; exposure to a variety of insurance products and asset markets including credit, fixed income, mortgages, equities and currencies. Ideally (though not necessity) candidate will have Ph.D. in mathematics, physics, engineering, quantitative finance, econometrics or computer science and a minimum of 3 years experience working with various types of fixed income derivative valuation. Salary $open. (PR5034*)

Catastrophe Modeling Director opening in New England. Responsibilities include: the analytics and tools used to maximize the corporation’s risk/reward from catastrophe related insurance products; lead  efforts to maximize the value of catastrophe models and risk management tools in this analysis; deeply involved in the technical development of cutting edge analytics as well as career growth potential associated with leading highly visible strategic research projects.  Partner with key modeling, analytics, and research groups to leverage multiple probabilistic catastrophe models (RMS, AIR, EQE) in evaluating exposure to catastrophe losses associated with a range of perils including hurricane, earthquake, tornado/hail, terrorism, and winter storm.  Focus will be on running, reviewing, and evaluating model results in light of underlying assumptions, model limitations, and variability in predicted outcomes; lead companywide studies in evaluating and recommending improvements to catastrophe model input, underlying scientific/statistical assumptions, and model output; complexity and depth of research will vary depending on issue being studied.  Some issues will require in-depth discussions with vendor model technical staff (e.g., model developers, scientists, engineers, statisticians); provide analytic support in the development and interpretation of catastrophe risk and reward metrics; assist in developing or evaluating strategies to improve the risk vs. reward relationship between catastrophe exposures and profit for key insurance products.  Areas of involvement will include data capture and quality of model input, changes in risk exposure or coverage, and changes in reinsurance programs; participate in technical forums, training sessions, and presentations to a broad spectrum of internal Catastrophe Strategy customers including senior management, business unit catastrophe leads, actuarial line leads, underwriting, and finance; assist in pre and post event catastrophe reserve estimation processes including claim frequency and severity projections.  Strong computer skills, including intermediate knowledge level of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access; exposure to relational databases, VBA, SQL, SAS, FOCUS, Cognos, etc. a plus and a strong understanding of catastrophe modeling concepts; intermediate to expert level of understanding of one or more catastrophe vendor models (RMS, AIR, EQE); exposure to Property line of business a plus (pricing, reserving, coverages, reinsurance). Salary $open. (PR5024*)

Senior P&C Actuarial Analyst opening in Illinois.  Perform pricing analyses, including manual rates, class plans, pricing credits and deviations, program pricing, industry group pricing, dividend schedules, policy coverages and financial/service arrangements; develop projections of likely corporate/line operating results based on emerging trends, competitive conditions and operational changes; monitor, analyze and report on reasons for variances in corporate, line and regional underwriting results; design, develop, and communicate appropriate solutions to a wide range of quantifiable business problems to meet or exceed business plan; improve accuracy and efficiency of pricing and forecasting templates; develop and maintain knowledge of all Company and industry factors which have an effect on assigned areas of responsibility; provide supporting materials to secure regulatory approval of company rating programs. 5+ CAS exams with at least 5 years of insurance industry experience, pricing analysis is a plus. Salary $open. (PR5019*)

Life Statistical Actuary opening in New York.  Oversee and perform experience studies for SOA including life insurance mortality, annuity mortality and long term care studies. Serve as primary actuarial contact for the Society of Actuaries’ Research Area as well as Chairs and members of SOA experience study committees. Develop material to be sent to individual companies and, in aggregate, to SOA experience study committees. Assist in maintaining documentation and files. Direct and participate in the development of technical actuarial specifications, project and task plans, resource allocation and estimates, and schedules; gain a general understanding of the systems involved in file validation, data validation and reasonability analysis as well as the necessity of ensuring confidentiality of data; gain a general understanding of principles-based accounting law and valuation manual, and a thorough understanding of the valuation manual sections on statistical agents and experience reporting (VM-50 and VM-51); must have passed several actuarial examinations and have a strong working knowledge of programming, SQL, Microsoft Access and Excel, including database design, table design, basic queries and reports.  Salary $open. (PR4927*)

Defined Contribution/401K Plan Administrator opening on Long Island, New York.  Learn custom plan design on 401-K/PS plans and (from in house training and classes) DB plan administration. Responsibilities include:  all aspects of DC/401-K Administration; processing of 401-K Contributions; performing ADP/ACP Testing; performing Top Heavy Testing; preparation of IRS Form 5500s and related schedules; preparation of Loan and Distribution Packages; preparation of Plan Documents, Summary Plan Descriptions and Amendments; communicating with Plan Sponsors, Accountants and Financial Advisors. Experience working with Datair is a plus with a minimum of 1 year experience working as a retirement plan administrator. Salary $open. (PR5020*)

DFA Software Analyst opening for company – You can Telecommute! Perform technical presentations of technologies, support clients, help build their models, train new clients on the use of DFA software and help grow North American business. Experience  in DFA – building DFA models, modeling risk and capital of insurance companies, participating in building DFA software products is a plus along with experience in actuarial field, diverse experience in different segments of the industry (reinsurers, direct insurers, reinsurance brokers, consulting companies) is a big plus. Actuarial designation is not required, ideal candidate would be technical person not on the exam track. Interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work with clients, good presentation skills critical. Some client travel required. Work on salary + commission basis. (PR5018*)

L&H Risk Management Actuary opening in Upper Midwest, Northeast or Canada – Your Choice! Support the Life & Health Risk Management team to identify, manage and report on exposures to L&H risk. This includes the abilities to manage and organize large volumes of data and to work with the various L&H business functions throughout the Americas as well as other risk management groups throughout the organization. Responsibilities include: support the quarterly risk reporting process and enhance the analysis and reporting of data; review actuarial models to ensure accuracy and appropriateness; provide actuarial and technical support for risk assurance review activities; identify key L&H risk exposures, investigate and advise on possible mitigation and implications; monitor regulatory and business environment for possible impact on L&H business and risk management; support global L&H risk modeling efforts and infer/interpret implications; conduct or support ad-hoc projects and analyses; support reporting and data needs for testing as regards L&H entities; support reporting and data needs for the Group Internal Risk Model, as required; enable the P&C risk management team in similar activities. Strong knowledge of major L&H product lines and hands-on experience with actuarial modeling.  FSA with minimum 10 years of relevant insurance industry experience (direct or reinsurance). Salary $Open. (PR5016*)

Director of Actuarial Services opening in Southeast.  Ensure that reserves are adequate to cover potential future losses, that products are priced right for business being underwritten and that business is conducted only with financially solvent suppliers; oversee the development and maintenance of systems that ensure accurate data from which to make sound business decisions; assist with development of new products and services in conjunction with underwriting, compliance and marketing; manage and quantify risk, and ensure company is adequately funding the risk; oversee the development and maintenance of underwriting systems; ensure data is accurate in order to make sound business decisions; determine reinsurance placement and management; manage relationships with reinsurers; assist sales and marketing with the development of new products and services; conduct market analysis; review and forecast potential; collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure comfort level with new product or service; ensure legal compliance in applicable jurisdictions; develop an accurate forecast for the upcoming year in order to effectively plan for company expenditures; determine catastrophic risk following a major event; perform retrospective analysis; team with operations to determine what policies should be or if there should be any liberalization with claims payments for affected policies; ensure underwriters are comfortable with stance for catastrophes; manage actuarial function and direct reports; accountable for overall department staffing: team with HR to ensure adequate resources and actively participate in the selection process for department positions as needed. ACAS or FCAS with 10+ years of actuarial experience (in either insurance or consulting environment) in “short tail” insurance with core competency in reserving and/or pricing; experience with product development is beneficial; 5+ years proven leadership and management experience required.  Salary $Open. (PR5021*)

Personal Insurance Analyst opening in New England. Develop and lead research projects and analysis of state and countrywide pricing initiatives; build models to reflect the economic realities that the data shows; analyze state and countrywide pricing initiatives to assess the impact on business results; perform studies such as deductible credit factors, increased limit factors, new business penalty, and age of dwelling; develop and maintain monitoring reports to track progress of implementing countrywide pricing studies; build and maintain models to assist in economic analysis of market alternatives, including evaluation, disruption, and profitability models; aid in response to filing questions and follow up on data needs from internal product and pricing departments; contribute to centralization of the pricing function across channels; participate in research projects, particularly cross-market and cross-state projects; handle multiple projects dealing with product, pricing and possible regulatory issues. ACAS or FCAS designation with minimum 5+ years of experience; solid knowledge of actuarial concepts, understanding of class ratemaking, multivariate analysis; knowledge of Personal Lines products and systems.  Salary $open. (4999*)

Liability Pricing and Reinsurance Actuary opening in Minnesota or Connecticut. Conduct pricing support for E&O products as well as Fidelity/Crime products; manage a small team who are specifically focused on predictive modeling for various lines of business. Specific responsibilities include: evaluate current book of business to identify areas where the modeling can add value to pricing segmentation; serve as the business unit actuarial lead for management liability products as well as standard P&C products through the various practices which include banks, insurance companies, investment advisors and mutual funds; manage the analysis of the liability reinsurance programs; work with actuaries at both the reinsurance companies as well as at brokerage firms, to analyze program and pricing; complete profitability assessments and work with product managers to develop an appropriate strategy based on that analysis; develop and revise rating plans; develop and maintain product pricing models; provide portfolio review support; lead the reinsurance renewal process; lead predictive modeling efforts for the business unit; manage a team of actuaries and students (staff of 5). FCAS required with pricing experience background necessary, some experience with management liability insurance preferred. Salary $open, (PR4997*)

Professional Liability Actuarial opening in Minnesota or Connecticut.  Provide support for the Bond & Financial Products Professional Liability E&O business unit in the areas of pricing and financial planning; play lead role for several of the products supported in the business unit by managing the development of rates, rating plans, pricing strategies, and financial forecasts to achieve business unit objectives for profitability and growth; manage or participate in key projects; provide advice and direction to less experienced staff; supervise junior level staff; evaluate  products and programs, including rate reviews; develop and implement sound rates and/or rating plans; develop and price of new products/programs; develop and support rating workbooks; provide analysis of specific factors used in pricing, rate reviews and planning; work with regulatory unit to prepare regulatory filings; support management information and financial reporting; assist in development of financial business plan. ACAS preferred, but will consider Pre-ACAS’s with at least 3+ years of P&C actuarial experience. Salary $open. (PR4996*)

P&C Pricing Analyst opening in Connecticut.  Be a member of a team responsible for reviewing and implementing rates and factors for CMP and Property for an assigned group of states.  This position requires taking a supporting role in formulating and implementing state strategies through increased analysis and focus on pricing segmentation, class of business level analysis, rate indications, disruption analysis, and effective rate filings.  This individual will work collaboratively with the Regional Pricing Teams, Product Management and Underwriting, Countrywide Pricing Teams, and Field Marketing to drive pricing strategies to achieve profitable growth.  Assist in developing and implementing Pricing, Filing, and Product strategies through analysis of industry data, production costs, loss data, underwriting / marketing programs, claim data, interaction with Field staff; interact with IT/Systems, Regulatory Affairs, and Claims; help formulate business review packages to document the rate changes; respond to state insurance department inquiries; work closely with regional teams and build expertise on state assignment; play active role in the development of pricing practices across the regions eliminating redundancies and establishing consistency in processes; develop pro forma cost benefit analysis; recommend improvements to pricing policies, procedures and workflow, including handoffs with product processing, and filing/regulatory departments; provide pricing and rate filing support for a specific line of business; complete state filing forms and stay current on compliance changes related to the filing process; collect data, analyze premium and loss experience, and develop conclusions and recommendations; assist in loss development, trend, and reserve analysis. Knowledge of Access and Impromptu is a plus; actuarial internship or prior work experience in the insurance field is helpful. Salary $open. (PR4994*)

Defined Benefit Pension Administration Manager opening in New Jersey.  Direct a team of benefit professionals responsible for the calculation and payment of pension benefits for clients to provide pension administration services.  Develop and monitor administrative processes and procedures to ensure accuracy, timeliness and measurable performance of ongoing administration to ensure that contractual obligations under the service agreements are met.  Additionally, responsible for recruiting, developing and training of all Pension Administration staff. Specific responsibilities include: manage team resources and priorities to manage workload; assess training needs and provide training; monitor progress of daily tasks; build teamwork and maintain positive team morale; take an active role in pursuing continued education; complete performance evaluations; process and review manual calculations and ensure accuracy of system generated calculations; supervise the administration of pensioner payments; review, maintain, and improve administrative procedures, defining best practices; identify, analyze, and assist in executing process improvements; ensure service level commitments are maintained by the team; assist with creating system development requirements for current and future client needs; interface with plan sponsor representatives concerning ongoing administration services; maintain effective relationships with client contacts and internal managers; assist with system testing for plan modifications and new plan implementations; coordinate with implementation team to achieve successful plan conversions. Ideal candidate will have understanding of regulatory aspects of defined benefit plan administration such as 415 benefits limits, 401(a)(17) limits, minimum required distributions, nonqualified plans and other defined benefit regulatory issues involving ERISA and IRS Revenue Rulings. Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA) designation a plus, with 10+ years of defined benefit plan administration and supervisory experience (consulting environment strongly preferred). Salary $open. (PR5010*)

Director of Actuarial Analysis opening in Connecticut.  Manage actuarial research required to identify and solve actuarial problems to achieve company objectives for profitability and growth. Using broad based actuarial, business and computer technology skills, oversee support staff and the production of analytical and statistical information to be used in actuarial computations; manage documentation for pricing, product development, forecasting, reserve testing, regulatory filings, and other actuarial research; ensure that actuarial systems and databases conform to and utilize actuarial setting methodologies and produce accurate, efficient and consistent data; responsible for the integration of actuarial decisions with business strategies; responsible for complex projects requiring advanced statistical analyses, actuarial research, mathematical calculations and technical skills; participate in discussions regarding underwriting strategy; communicate results and their implications to business centers; assist in current system critiques; preview, test and recommend vendor products and data; coordinate with IT, overseeing the modeling, developing, testing and integrating new systems or technologies; present findings to underwriting and actuarial management; may supervise routine actuarial functions and provides assistance to less experienced staff. Thorough understanding of accounting principles and strong understanding of financial reporting, strong knowledge of insurance products and operations and an understanding of the interrelationships and characteristics of the various distribution channels, understanding of insurance related models (ROE, cat modeling, etc). 8 - 10 years of insurance experience. Salary $open. (PR4995*)

Agribusiness Actuary opening in New England. Develop annual rate adequacy process for the farm-owners products; develop the annual loss ratio plan and mid-year forecast; support and evaluate controllable income results; inventory and develop appropriate management information for Agribusiness; evaluate and support Agribusiness farm-owners rate and product filings; help develop Agribusiness auto rate adequacy, book profiles, and manage rate impacts; evaluate and support annual Agribusiness property reinsurance renewals; develop profiles of the Agribusiness book of business; benchmark against other commercial businesses and Personal Insurance; evaluate appropriateness of pricing, claim, operational, and underwriting initiatives for the Agribusiness market (e.g., credit/commercial scoring; predictive modeling, etc.). Strong analytical background; familiarity with insurance financial and reserving concepts. ACAS or near ACAS with 3+ years P&C actuarial experience. Salary $open. (PR5003*)

Actuarial Analysis Director opening in Massachusetts.  Lead a team of 3-5 associates in the preparation of monthly performance reports and annual prospectus financial statements including accumulated unit value and fund lineups & expenses, coding/debugging and maintenance of several Excel applications, enhancement of efficiency of workflow and processes, and maintenance of quality control. Serve as key person in the development of the Individual Business Annuity Management Information System; manage and coordinate the monthly performance reporting process for over 100+ products and 300+ funds; supervise the annual building of prospectus financial information including accumulated unit values, fund expenses, and expense examples; perform coding, debugging and QA the development, maintenance and enhancement of the Excel performance model and other Excel models for annual prospectus building; work with IT to extract desirable data to meet business needs; oversee the maintenance and enhancements of Excel database prospectus builder system; develop/enhance technical skills/abilities of analysts; enhance/improve overall efficiency of processes and organization of workflow; diagnose and solve problems with software, hardware, and systems architecture. Strong knowledge in database structures and relational database and application developer, including VBA for Excel and Access, SQL. 3+ years of IT experience including at least 5+ years in leadership roles and 10 years of business experience preferred, open to exam level. Salary $open. (PR5000*)

Reserving Actuary opening in Florida.  Ensure adequate reserves for multiple product lines, maintain SOX compliance, prepare Actuarial Opinions and their corresponding Actuarial Reports, and assist with Annual Statements. Ideal candidate will have a strong reserving background (though pricing background will be considered as well) along with 5+ years of experience and be an ACAS or near-ACAS.  Salary $open. (PR5001*)

Defined Benefit Pension Administration Team Leader opening in New Jersey.  Direct group of benefit analysts responsible for the calculation and payment of pension benefits for clients to retain to provide pension administration services.  Monitor administrative processes and procedures to ensure accuracy and timeliness in the delivery of services to both clients and plan participants. Additionally, responsible for basic training of staff. Specific responsibilities include: manage workload; assess training needs and provide training; monitor progress of daily tasks; build teamwork and maintain positive team morale; take an active role in pursuing continued education; complete performance evaluations; process and review manual calculations and ensure accuracy of system generated calculations; initiate pensioner payments; ensure final work products are of high quality and provided in a timely fashion; adhere to administrative procedures, and help to define best practices; assist in executing process improvements; ensure service level commitments are maintained by the team; interface with plan sponsor representatives concerning ongoing administration services; maintain effective relationships with client contacts and internal staff; assist with system testing for plan modifications and new plan implementations. Ideal candidate will have understanding of regulatory aspects of defined benefit plan administration such as 415 benefits limits, 401(a)(17) limits, minimum required distributions, nonqualified plans and other defined benefit regulatory issues involving ERISA and IRS Revenue Rulings and exposure to pension actuarial valuation experience and defined benefit administration system experience. Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA) designation a plus, with 5+ years of pension benefit calculation and/or outsourcing experience. Salary $Open. (PR5011*)

Workers Compensation Actuary opening in Northeast.  Responsible for maintaining the tools used to measure profitability of WC,  twice-yearly rate adequacy analysis and by-products such as targeted pricing by program, market and regional office.  Specific responsibilities include: establish rate adequacy standards; work with reserving to develop statewide trend and loss development; analyze loss experience at the state and individual rating variable levels; analyze competitor and industry data; develop plan loss ratios for local field offices; convert data to information in order to solve regional pricing issues; ACAS/FCAS with prior commercial lines, actuarial and financial analysis experience. Salary $open. (PR5004*)

Actuarial Student – Construction opening in Upper Midwest.  Support and develop complex planning models utilizing Excel, Visual Basic, Essbase cubes and TM1 cubes; be involved in the development of actuarial inputs for planning such as loss ratios and trends with help from the line actuaries; involved in communicating and discussing results with the field and to senior management; research data issues using Access databases. Completion of a minimum of 4 CAS exams with a minimum 3 years of Property/Casualty insurance experience.  Salary $open. (PR4991*)

P&C Actuary opening in New England.  Support the middle-market underwriting tool and state rate adequacy.  Evaluate the workers compensation environment in various states, using internal and external data sources;  communicate results to business units for consideration in their workers compensation strategy; support analysis of the implementation of predictive modeling in the underwriting tool; perform ad-hoc studies where results will be used in rate adequacy, pricing and/or underwriting tools.  ACAS designation or equivalent actuarial experience. Salary $open. (PR4987*)

Analytics & Compliance Actuarial Student opening in Multiple Locations.  Serve as member of project team for the development of actuarial access tool interface;  assist in developing specifications and requirements for access tool that meets the data access needs of the actuarial community; communicate and collaborate with end user customers in order to clarify understanding of end user needs; participate in testing of final design and access tool to ensure that tool meets specifications and meets end user needs; maintain and enhance enterprise level common reserving tools and reports functionality; actively participate in enterprise projects related to integration and quality of actuarial data especially related to the impact on reserve analysis;  actively participate on enterprise initiatives to develop and implement new reserving tools and techniques. Solid understanding of insurance products, claims, actuarial statistics, and financial reporting requirements. 3+ years of insurance experience, with strong understanding of actuarial data, internal actuarial data sources, and actuarial reserving concepts.  Salary $open. (PR5006*)

Pricing Actuary opening in Southeast.  Lead pricing team of 10 actuaries and actuarial students for a variety of personal lines products. The ideal candidate is self motivated, with strong communication skills, strong management and leadership skills, and strong pricing skills. FCAS with 15+ years of experience, mostly in pricing, especially personal lines pricing.   Knowledge of advanced pricing techniques such as GLM and predictive modeling is preferred. Salary $Open. (PR5009*)

Regional Actuary opening in Illinois, Connecticut, Minnesota or Maryland. Provide actuarial pricing and planning support to designated Commercial Accounts regions and underwriting offices. Responsible for profitability of one or more regions for Commercial Accounts that total a minimum of US$500 million in net revenue; work with regional management to ensure adequate portfolio pricing that produce results consistent with the regions growth and profitability objectives; perform segmentation analysis to determine best/worst performing areas of the assigned region(s), and recommend strategies for growing/correcting those areas as appropriate; work with Account Executives to appropriately price individual large accounts (using either guaranteed cost or loss sensitive products) to achieve the regions profitability and growth goals; provide actuarial input and support to the planning process for the assigned region(s); conduct actuarial analysis to examine the effectiveness of existing underwriting and pricing strategies in the assigned region(s); identify and address training needs of field employees in actuarial concepts, underwriting tools, and pricing models. ACAS/FCAS with minimum 6 years of Property/Casualty insurance experience and interest in moderate travel. Salary $Open. (PR4989*)

Workers Compensation Actuary opening in New England.  Responsibilities: assess, monitor and communicate pricing levels with respect to corporate ROE targets; collaborate with Enterprise WC Actuarial Unit and Regional Actuaries to provide appropriate pricing tools that enable field offices to adequately price risks; maintain an understanding of the corporate ROE Model, provide required model assumptions, and incorporate risk/reward principles into our pricing strategies; monitor utilization of pricing tools to determine profitability and communicate results  to the regional actuaries, Underwriting, and Product Management leaders; devise strategies to drive profitable growth; support annual planning process and Income Statement production by providing office level rate indications, loss development, trends and other required measures; work with team members in analyzing segmentation analyses to determine best and worst performing programs/classes, and recommend strategies for growing/correcting those areas as appropriate; participate in reviews and communications in predictive modeling related to WC; participate and represent Commercial Accounts interests in discussions/initiatives related to Enterprise WC issues. ACAS/FCAS Designation with a minimum 5 years of actuarial experience. Salary $open. (PR4990*)

Workers Compensation Student Actuary opening in Connecticut, Minneapolis or Illinois.  Assist in the development of rate level adequacy analyses; complete loss development and trend studies to support profitability analyses and corporate MIS; develop and maintain reports to monitor utilization of pricing tools and monitor profitability; support annual planning process and Controllable Income Statement (CIS) production by providing office level rate indications, loss development, trends and other required measures; provide necessary and requested information to Enterprise WC team in support of rate filings, rating plan modifications and other projects; work with team members in analyzing segmentation analyses to determine best and worst performing programs/classes, and recommend strategies for growing/correcting those areas as appropriate; complete industry studies and maintain industry benchmarks to assist in evaluating our book of business; assist in special projects as required that ensure adequate rating capabilities, sufficient and consistent management information for Workers Comp; provide support around Commercial Accounts WC rating and processing.  Ideal Candidate should have 3-6 CAS exams with 2-4 years of actuarial experience. Salary $Open. (PR4985*)

Actuarial Manager opening in California.  Manage a team of actuarial and insurance analysts and be the main point of contact for the analytical resources that serve several states for Auto and Homeowners insurance operations; manage and develop actuarial and insurance analysts, including assigning resources to projects, managing workload of the staff, and supporting the professional development of the analysts; work with the product managers and Actuarial Pricing Executive to develop and enhance our Auto/Home insurance products – focusing on coverage offerings and the rating structure and algorithm; work with the product managers to ensure that rate and product changes are delivered on schedule and represent the strategy defin