Manager, Pricing

Salary $106,000-$165,000, depending on experience

This is a supervisory position on the Pricing team. This person supports pricing of personal lines insurance using accepted actuarial standards, methods, and knowledge gained through an educational/examination process. The incumbent works independently with minimal manager intervention to develop appropriate pricing, planning and product strategies of moderate complexity to support business goals. The incumbent typically has more than five years of pricing and/or insurance analytics experience.

• Assists in guiding the development of unit employees. Directs technical instruction relative to rate structure analysis (AFI and competitors), form and filing completion, applicable query software, research techniques, and statistical reporting and documentation requirements.
• With manager assistance, forecasts by state and line of business the expected rate need and develops an anticipated rate review schedule.
• Develops communication materials (internally and externally) to support process, product, rating, or rating plan changes.
• Assumes responsibility for the implementation of the AFI competitive monitoring requirements, reporting format and content.
• Researches, develops, and implements new rating structures and additional rating variables.
• Provides guidance relative to AFI pricing strategies, internal policies and methods.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships within the unit and with other AFI departments. Coordinates efforts with other units to support accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives.

• Bachelors Degree required – preferably in a relevant discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics or other directly relevant discipline.

• Two years of satisfactory job performance as a Sr. Actuarial Analyst I/II (or equivalent) with AFI, or five total years of actuarial pricing experience – preferably personal lines.
• Additional CAS examinations are a substitute for actuarial experience.
• Advanced Pay Ranges.
• One year of satisfactory job performance as an ACAS (or equivalent) with AFI, or six total years of actuarial pricing experience – preferably personal lines.
• Two years of satisfactory job performance as an ACAS (or equivalent) with AFI, or seven total years of actuarial pricing experience – preferably personal lines.
• Three years of satisfactory job performance as an ACAS (or equivalent) with AFI, or eight total years of actuarial pricing experience – preferably personal lines.
• Completed one fellowship exam (either 7, 8 or
  9) or 3 or more years’ experience as a credentialed actuary or similar.
• Completed two fellowship exams (any two of 7, 8 or
  9) or 6 or more years’ experience as a credentialed actuary or similar.
• Attainment of Fellow in the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS).

• Excellent verbal communications skills, to include the ability to conduct efficient unit meetings and/or training sessions.
• Excellent written communications skills, to include the ability to produce well‑documented recommendations for management, policy and procedure statements, and correspondence with external professional contacts (regulators, other insurance company staff, etc.).
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Project.
• Detailed knowledge of MS Excel and Access.
• Detailed knowledge of advanced statistical tools, such as R or Python.
• Ability to utilize AFI’s computer systems and complex query tools for data access, manipulation, and segmentation.

• Ability to perform complex mathematical functions which may include statistical and regression analysis, modeling, and variance analysis.

• Ability to gather and analyze relevant facts and information needed to determine appropriate actions or recommendations to management.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate unit tasks with only general guidance.

• Preferably pursuing fellowship actuarial designation (FCAS) and has attained Associate in the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS)…