Vice President II, North America Chief Pricing Actuary, Insurance

Title: Vice President II, North America Chief Pricing Actuary, Insurance Company: Everest Insurance Company Job Category: Analytics Job Description: About Everest: Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world. About the Role: Everest Wholesale & Specialty is seeking a North America Chief Pricing Actuary for Insurance to lead pricing strategy, portfolio analytics, actuarial modeling, and pricing governance across the North America platform. This executive leadership role partners closely with Underwriting, Finance, Reserving, Enterprise Risk Management, and Executive Leadership to drive profitable growth, underwriting performance, pricing sophistication, and portfolio optimization aligned with Everest’s strategic and financial objectives. The successful candidate will combine deep actuarial and technical pricing expertise with strong commercial acumen, transformational leadership, and a collaborative operating style. This individual will lead the continued advancement of Everest’s pricing capabilities through modern actuarial methodologies, data science, predictive analytics, and scalable pricing infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Serve as a strategic partner to underwriting and executive leadership in driving profitable growth, portfolio optimization, and achievement of financial objectives Shape and execute the North America pricing strategy across Wholesale & Specialty businesses Lead development and implementation of product and portfolio pricing strategies through close partnership with underwriting leadership Partner with executive leadership to optimize portfolio composition and risk-adjusted returns aligned to Everest’s strategic and capital objectives Provide strategic actuarial insight and influence on underwriting appetite, business planning, and growth initiatives Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of pricing governance frameworks, methodologies, controls, and best practices across Everest Insurance Lead severity, frequency, and exposure studies to evaluate rate adequacy, claims inflation, emerging portfolio trends, and underwriting performance across the North America platform Lead portfolio profitability diagnostics and performance analytics to identify opportunities for underwriting, pricing, and capital optimization Lead the advancement of pricing analytics capabilities through modern actuarial, predictive analytics, data science, and AI-enabled techniques Ensure development, calibration, enhancement, and governance of pricing models aligned with Everest return on equity targets and benchmark pricing expectations Drive modernization of pricing infrastructure, data environments, tools, and underwriting workflow integration Support transactional pricing and analysis of large and complex risks Build, lead, and develop a high-performing pricing organization through talent acquisition, mentoring, succession planning, and career development Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement Act as a transformational leader and agent of change driving modernization and continuous evolution of pricing capabilities Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Demonstrated track record of successful executive leadership with examples of influencing business strategy and direction at senior levels Strong commercial acumen and proven ability to collaborate effectively across underwriting, claims, finance, enterprise risk, product development, and executive management Deep technical expertise in commercial lines pricing, including predictive analytics, modern pricing methodologies, portfolio analytics, and data-driven pricing techniques Expertise across a broad range of insurance and reinsurance products, particularly within specialty and wholesale markets Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders Advanced technology and systems knowledge, including experience embedding pricing models and analytics within underwriting workflow systems Growth mindset with demonstrated adaptability, curiosity, and continuous learning orientation Education & Experience Credentialed Actuary; Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) preferred Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related discipline preferred Minimum 12 years of actuarial pricing and leadership experience within commercial insurance Significant experience in specialty and wholesale insurance markets strongly preferred Demonstrated experience leading pricing transformation, modernization, or advanced analytics initiatives preferred Proficiency in Excel and strong working knowledge of SQL, Python, R, and modern analytical/data visualization tools preferred The base salary range for this position is $231,000 - $300,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process. Our Culture At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging. Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Primary Location: Warren, NJ Additional Locations: New York, NY Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at View email address on click.appcast.io. Everest U.S. Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com) Beware of recruitment fraud Please be cautious of phishing scams involving fake Everest job postings and individuals posting as Everest representatives making phony job offers. Always verify the identity of the recruiting professionals you work with. What you should know: At Everest, your privacy, security, and safety are of utmost importance to us. Everest will never ask for payment or any financial information as part of the hiring process. All job-related written communications from our internal recruitment team will come from official email addresses that end in our company domain. EVEREST is a leading international reinsurance and insurance group with an extensive distribution network that spans five continents. With roots dating back to 1973, Everest has developed a global footprint and deep client relationships that are largely unmatched by its peers. The Company’s principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners.