VP, Actuary - REMOTE

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What You’ll Do The VP, Pricing Actuary is responsible for leading actuarial pricing strategy, pricing model development, model governance, product profitability management, and portfolio optimization across multiple U.This senior leadership role plays a critical part in shaping underwriting and business strategy by providing actuarial insights that drive profitable growth, pricing adequacy, product innovation, and long-term portfolio performance. As a senior actuarial leader, you will oversee pricing methodologies, actuarial models, product performance analytics, and portfolio management strategies across multiple specialty insurance lines and underwriting segments in the U.You will work closely with Underwriting, Product Management, Claims, Finance, Risk Management, Distribution, Executive Leadership, and actuarial/product colleagues in the UK to ensure actuarial recommendations support Aviva’s strategic objectives, risk appetite, and global standards. This role combines deep technical actuarial expertise, FCAS-level judgment, and executive leadership responsibilities, requiring the ability to influence enterprise decision‑making, lead high‑performing actuarial teams, partner with underwriting leadership across multiple product segments, and balance growth opportunities with disciplined risk management and profitability objectives. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Chief Actuary and senior business leaders, helping shape the future direction of Aviva’s U.S. specialty insurance business while advancing actuarial innovation, pricing sophistication, operational excellence, and organizational capability.
Establish actuarial pricing methodologies, assumptions, pricing models, model refresh processes, and governance frameworks. Lead the development of rate indications, technical pricing views, segmentation analyses, and pricing recommendations for multiple specialty lines. S. market expansion initiatives in coordination with UK actuarial and product stakeholders.
Portfolio Management and Profitability Maintain accountability for actuarial support of portfolio profitability, segment‑level performance management, and portfolio steering actions. Monitor portfolio trends, loss ratios, exposure mix, growth metrics, retention performance, and rate adequacy by product segment and distribution channel. Develop strategic recommendations that improve portfolio outcomes and business performance. Evaluate business mix, concentration risk, underwriting appetite, model indications, and growth opportunities across multiple product segments. Ensure actuarial recommendations align with Aviva’s strategic objectives and risk appetite.
Senior Leadership and Talent Development Lead and develop actuarial leaders, managers, and technical professionals; Establish organizational priorities and performance expectations for assigned product(s). Support actuarial credential attainment and professional development. Build organizational capability and leadership readiness within the actuarial function.
Advanced Analytics and Innovation Oversee and contribute to predictive analytics, advanced pricing models, model validation, monitoring, and actuarial modernization initiatives. Support implementation of advanced analytical tools and technologies. Promote data‑driven decision‑making across the organization. Drive automation and efficiency improvements across actuarial processes. Enhance analytical capabilities that support underwriting execution, pricing discipline, portfolio management, and business performance.
Strategic Business Partnership Serve as a strategic partner to Underwriting, Product, Claims, Finance, Risk Management, Executive Leadership, and UK actuarial/product teams. Influence key business decisions through actuarial insights and recommendations. Present pricing strategies, profitability analyses, model outputs, and portfolio recommendations to U.Support strategic growth initiatives, partnerships, market expansion, and due diligence activities requiring actuarial pricing and profitability expertise. Participate in enterprise planning and business transformation activities. Serve as a trusted advisor on pricing, profitability, and risk‑related matters.
Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Ensure compliance with Casualty Actuarial Society standards of practice, applicable regulatory expectations, and Aviva governance requirements. Support regulatory reviews, audits, and actuarial certifications. Partner with Risk Management and Compliance teams to support enterprise objectives. Ensure actuarial practices align with organizational and regulatory expectations.
Drive alignment between actuarial strategy, underwriting execution, pricing model outputs, and business objectives. Promote collaboration across underwriting, claims, finance, operations, and product functions. Pricing Model Ownership and Governance Own the end‑to‑end pricing model lifecycle, including development, calibration, implementation support, monitoring, documentation, peer review, and governance evidence. Define model performance measures and escalation triggers to ensure pricing tools remain fit for purpose across changing market, portfolio, and underwriting conditions. Ensure pricing models, assumptions, and indications are clearly communicated to underwriting leaders and embedded in portfolio management routines.
What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
10‑15+ years of Property & Casualty actuarial experience, including meaningful specialty, commercial, or Excess & Surplus pricing leadership experience.
candidates must be a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society or possess equivalent actuarial fellowship credentials acceptable for the role.
Significant pricing model development, product/pricing management, portfolio management, and underwriting partnership experience across multiple product segments.
Demonstrated success leading actuarial teams, complex pricing initiatives, and cross‑functional change across matrixed organizations.
Excess and Surplus specialty insurance products, underwriting dynamics, exposure segmentation, and pricing model application.
Executive‑level communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
S. and UK stakeholders, translate actuarial insights into business action, and drive measurable business outcomes.
we put people first - our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, health benefits and volunteer opportunities.
Hybrid flexible work model.
Travel Requirements Up to 25% travel for executive leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, broker and client engagements, industry conferences, and cross‑functional business initiatives.
Physical Requirements This position is primarily performed in an office or remote work environment and requires prolonged periods of computer use, analysis of complex business and actuarial data, communication with internal and external stakeholders, and participation in virtual and in‑person meetings.
Equal‑Opportunity / Diversity Statement Aviva U.S. welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.
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