Global Short-Tailed Pricing Actuary

Global Short-Tailed Pricing Actuary

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Global Short-Tailed Pricing Actuary to join our Global Pricing team.

The role will present fantastic opportunities to learn from and engage with well-established business units across multiple regions as we renovate the pricing landscape.

Location: This position will be based out of our New York City, London, Purchase (NY), Garden City (NY), Conshohocken (PA), Morristown (NJ) office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

• Work directly with short-tailed underwriting units to support the build of an ambitious future state for Property pricing including a new globally consistent pricing model featuring:
  • Predictive modeling
  • Integrated data pipelines
  • Connected third‑party data sources
• Establish consistent and comparable technical pricing across Sompo’s short‑tailed global business.
• Provide leadership in an evolving global property analytical ecosystem as we develop methodology, standards and tools to tier renewals, manage capacity, allocate capital and reinsurance costs, etc.
• Work closely with underwriting and pricing leadership to support the curation of a high‑quality portfolio.
• Develop and maintain performance monitoring reports providing insight and MI.
• Support the development of reinsurance strategy and build compelling reinsurance submissions.
• Coordinate the annual planning process across property business units and technical staff to globally ensure consistency.
• Leverage technology to develop data assets that enhance our analytic capabilities.

• Minimum of 5‑7 years of GI pricing experience, preferably with exposure to pricing a short‑tailed line of business.
• Previous exposure to capital modeling would be advantageous but not essential.
• Working knowledge of coding languages, preferably R, Python and SQL.
• Excellent communication (to a variety of audiences) and interpersonal skills are required alongside the ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong knowledge of pricing and portfolio management techniques.
• Highly organized and self‑motivated with proven ability to prioritize projects and execute to deadline.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills, combined with sound actuarial judgement and commercial awareness.

$150,000 – $200,000. Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution.
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options.
• Dental benefits, including orthodontia benefits for adults and children.
• Vision benefits.
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company‑paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children.
• Company‑paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off programs, including company‑paid holidays.
• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tax‑Free Commuter Benefit.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits.

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