Senior Actuary

Job Description

Senior Actuary - Pricing (P&C Insurance | Remote (U.S.)

We’re partnering with a leading P&C Insurance carrier to hire a Pricing Actuary to play a key role in shaping pricing strategy across some of its most complex and high-impact markets.

This is a highly visible position working at the intersection of Product, Pricing, and Underwriting — focused on driving profitable growth, enhancing market responsiveness, and ensuring strong regulatory alignment.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of deep actuarial pricing expertise, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to operate cross-functionally. You’ll be someone who can translate complex analysis into clear strategic direction, influence stakeholders, and help navigate an evolving and dynamic market landscape.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of actuarial analysis and pricing initiatives across key states, supporting tailored, state-level strategies
• Collaborate closely with Product, Pricing, Underwriting, Claims, and Finance to align actuarial work with broader business goals
• Track portfolio performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve profitability and drive sustainable growth
• Oversee actuarial contributions to rate filings and regulatory engagement, including developing indications, documentation, exhibits, and responses to inquiries
• Continuously refine pricing approaches, assumptions, governance frameworks, and analytical capabilities to strengthen decision-making
• Deliver insights on performance trends, catastrophe risk, reinsurance dynamics, and emerging exposures to inform strategy
• Translate complex actuarial concepts into clear, practical recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Guide and support actuarial analysts throughout the rate filing lifecycle, ensuring quality and consistency in output

What We’re Looking For

• ACAS or FCAS designation is required
• 7+ years of actuarial pricing experience within the Property & Casualty insurance sector
• Background supporting personal lines or high-net-worth insurance products is advantageous
• Solid expertise in ratemaking, predictive modeling, and the regulatory landscape governing insurance
• Proven experience contributing to rate filings and engaging with Departments of Insurance is highly valued
• Knowledge of key state markets such as California, Florida, New York, and/or Texas is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with proficiency in tools such as SQL, Python, R, SAS, and Excel
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate and build relationships across a range of stakeholders
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and delivering results in a dynamic, fast-moving environment

Location: Chicago - remote candidates might be considered if exceptional

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary $150K – $200K

• Performance bonus

• 401(k) with company match

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Flexible PTO package

If you’re an actuary looking to take on a strategic pricing leadership role within P&C insurance , we’d love to connect.

Reach out to the James Search Group team to learn more or apply.