Senior Actuary (Remote)

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The Senior Pricing Actuary ("SPA") plays a crucial role in supporting the rating and quoting processes for underwriting operations of IFG Companies. The SPA utilizes advanced actuarial methodologies, predictive analytics, market intelligence and other factors to develop pricing models that will support the business units' financial and competitive objectives, while maintaining rate adequacy. The SPA will also assist in improving the pricing tools employed for the benefit of the assigned underwriting units. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, collaborative, and skilled at driving pricing improvements from concept through implementation. Conducting regular rate indication studies to ensure profitability and support business unit financial goals.
Collaborating with Underwriting and IT to implement rating logic and pricing structure into the policy administration systems.
Designing and implementing innovative analyses and tools to address the pricing needs of underwriters, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Collaborating effectively with other members of the Actuarial team in pricing, modeling and reserving to deliver strategic pricing insights to underwriters and senior leadership.
Monitoring renewal rate changes to balance pricing and renewal retention targets.
Supporting reinsurance renewals by querying, reviewing, analyzing, and validating submission data.
Assisting with pricing and premium aspects of the annual planning and budgeting processes.
Providing data and analysis needed for rate filings and various data calls.
Utilizing tools such as Excel, SQL and Python to analyze data, streamline workflows and improve data quality and efficiency.
Creating and maintaining documentation that adheres to the high standards of conduct, practices and qualifications of the actuarial profession by following the precepts of the Casualty Actuarial Society's Code of Professional Conduct.
Strong analytical and technical skills, including tool-building and data manipulation capabilities.
Excellent computer skills (e.g., Excel, Word, SharePoint and an ability to learn proprietary IFG Companies systems) and the willingness to learn new ones.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college/university, with a major or coursework in insurance, risk management, economics, actuarial science or related fields.
S. commercial insurer.
Required: Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS).
Position is hybrid and requires the ability and the willingness to work in an IFG Companies office at least three (3) days per week, if residing within a one-hour commuting distance. Remote flexibility considered for an exceptional candidate.
Physical demands are considered those of a climate-controlled office environment with minimal physical exertion.
Position requires prolonged sitting, extensive utilization of computers and interactions with others in person and via phone.
Position requires the ability and the willingness to travel when required to meet business needs.

IFG Companies offers competitive compensation and benefits, currently including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, vacation, and other paid time off.
It combines a specialty-carrier focus with long-term stability and thinking, while promoting a culture of underwriting rigor, collaboration, strategic thinking, superior technology, and strong producer partnerships.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.