Specialist, Pet Pricing

Overview Join Nationwide’s Pet business unit as an Actuarial Specialist – Pet Pricing and help us protect what matters most—our customers’ beloved pets. In this role, you’ll combine analytical expertise with innovative thinking to design and price products that deliver real value to pet owners. Our team is collaborative, forward‑thinking, and passionate about creating solutions that make pet insurance accessible and reliable. If you’re looking for a role where your work directly impacts customer satisfaction and business success, this is the place for you. What You’ll Do Build and maintain actuarial models that guide pricing, valuation, and financial projections for pet insurance products. Analyze complex data to uncover trends, assess risk, and support strategic decisions. Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop new products and ensure competitive pricing. Prepare clear, actionable insights and recommendations for leadership to drive business growth. Contribute to a culture of collaboration and innovation through peer reviews and knowledge sharing. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Exam progress toward ACAS designation. 1‑3 years of actuarial experience, ideally in P&C insurance. Strong technical skills in actuarial software, Microsoft Office (including VBA), and programming languages such as R, Python, or SQL. Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment. Key Responsibilities Compile, categorize, and analyze data with limited supervision. Build testing tools, analyze product calculations and product illustrations. Aide in creating, maintaining, and executing actuarial, projection & valuation models. Participate in pricing and implementation for products. Develop skills to analyze risk for lines of business. Aid in valuation/reserving under multiple accounting regimes (statutory, GAAP, and tax) for products. Assist and support analysis and support of reinsurance opportunities. Support the creation of documentation and presentations for leadership. Assist with onboarding and training new associates on standard work processes. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a similar background with modeling, programming, or quantitative analysis. Typically two years of actuarial experience. Proficient in actuarial software, databases, Microsoft Office (including VBA), analytical software such as Tableau, and programming languages. Generally has passed four or more actuarial exams and is actively enrolled in the Actuarial Development Program. Basic competencies in business understanding, problem solving, customer focus, dealing with ambiguity, drive for results, and learning ability. Job Conditions Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt). Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life insurance. Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage. Paid time off, including a minimum of 18 days paid time off annually pro‑rated, nine paid holidays, Lifetime Paid Time Off, Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and a company‑paid pension plan. Business casual attire. Other employee benefits as offered by Nationwide. EEO Statement Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide