VP & Actuary - A&H - Eatontown, NJ or Remote

Crum & Forster Company Overview:
Since 2000, Crum & Forster’s Accident & Health division (A&H) has offered a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance and reinsurance products nationwide. We place a strong focus on product development, creative distribution methods, and excellent client service and support. In addition to our robust domestic portfolio, we work on an international basis through partnerships, providing global flexibility in underwriting solutions.

Our philosophy of building meaningful, long‑term partnerships and providing alternative strategies in an evolving insurance market drives our operations.

The Actuarial department of the Crum & Forster Accident & Health division is looking for a multi‑talented individual to join this fast‑paced, dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment while benefiting from a smaller organization’s agility and the stability of a large conglomerate. You will interact directly with senior executives and customers, influencing the organization’s bottom line.

• Lead process improvement and leverage technology solutions.
• Work collaboratively with business and shared service leaders to support all actuarial aspects.
• Set mid‑to‑long‑term strategy for the broader Actuarial group in conjunction with the Chief Actuary.
• Provide leadership to maintain a motivated, productive, and competent team through open communication and delegation.
• Use performance metrics to track team performance and provide corrective action.
• Build a team of talent, maximizing resources and capabilities to deliver business results.
• Demonstrate strong mentoring, relationship building, planning, and organizational skills.
• Guide and direct team members in their personal and professional development.
• Drive performance excellence through goal‑setting, quality feedback, and performance appraisals.
• Create a working environment that sustains productivity and encourages innovation and personal growth.
• Refer matters beyond limits of authority to the manager.
• Role‑model the A&H culture, values, and C&F core competencies within the team.

• Create and maintain profitability analyses for all product lines.
• Analyze program experience and develop corrective actions.
• Create analyses for underwriters and senior management for new and existing programs.
• Assist in due diligence of potential new programs.
• Assist underwriting in experience rating and provide actuarial guidance on risk selection.
• Perform ad‑hoc analyses as directed.
• Create, maintain, and update existing experience analysis tools and models.

• Develop rating support and memorandums for submission to state Departments of Insurance.
• Manage and respond to filing objections.
• Familiarity with state regulations and requirements for rate filings.
• Analyze and review industry manuals.
• Develop underwriting guidelines, including credibility tables, completion factors, and experience rating.
• Produce rating and portfolio management tools for underwriters.
• Leverage internal dashboards to assist underwriters and recommend pricing adjustments.
• Assist in monthly reserve reviews and prepare recommendations for reserve changes.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility and openness to an ever‑changing, fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a dynamic team.
• Strong research, decision‑making, and analytical skills.
• Meticulousness, high accuracy, and multitasking ability.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• At least 15 years of actuarial experience.
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA).
• 3+ years of prior people‑management experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Access, and some programming skills (SQL, SAS, VBA).
• Compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and risk‑management controls.
• Ability to travel 20-30%.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Generous 401(k) employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits covering…