Lead actuarial strategy for the MGU to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability. Build and oversee pricing models for multiple US commercial insurance lines (general liability, commercial auto, workers' comp, umbrella, commercial property). Provide actuarial leadership, set technical direction, and ensure regulatory and professional standards are met.
United Risk is a global property and casualty insurance underwriting and distribution platform with deep worldwide technical resources, large underwriting capacity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. A performance outlier for over three decades, United Risk is a magnet for top-tier talent and has become the global choice of top quartile insurance entrepreneurs.
Verist Inc. seeks Chief Actuary in New York, NY to set strategy for the long-term sustainability and profitability of the Managing General Underwriter (MGU).
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or related quantitative related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or a related occupation: building pricing models for multiple commercial insurance lines including general liability, commercial auto, workers compensation, umbrella and commercial property for the US market.
- Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policy. When not telecommuting, must report to work site.
- Must have attained the Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) designation.
- Membership in the American Academy of Actuaries (AAA).
Our Benefits Include:
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
- 401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting and a 4% company match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Life, disability, critical illness and accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter-related expenses.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Fitness reimbursement and various additional quality-of-life benefits.
United Risk is independently owned and operated by its practice partners and is affiliated with Applied Underwriters through its common and powerful brand identity.
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