Actuary & Director - Casualty Specialty Markets Pricing

Actuary & Director - Casualty Specialty Markets Pricing

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Actuary & Director - Casualty Specialty Markets Pricing to take on key responsibilities within a world-class actuarial function.

Make your mark in the Casualty Specialty Markets Actuarial Team

Our Casualty Specialty Markets Actuaries are on the front lines, quantifying risk, pricing insurance and providing key analyses for AIG’s stakeholders.  We collaborate with multiple functions, including Finance, Claims, Operations, Marketing and Underwriting.  As an AIG actuary, you will be challenged and encouraged to reach your greatest potential to help improve how we predict, manage and mitigate risk.

How you will create an impact

We are seeking an actuarial professional with industry expertise to lead the Casualty Specialty Markets pricing team.  Casualty Specialty Markets is a $500M portfolio consisting mostly of primary coverage for Commercial Auto, General Liability, Workers Comp, and Environmental Liability.  This individual will partner with the business and support teams on strategy, risk selection, pricing, and portfolio construction.  They will also partner with other pricing actuaries in implementing best practices analytical techniques, and reserving actuaries in assessing the impact of loss trends and claims emergence. 

• Responsible for the success of the Casualty Specialty Markets pricing team in meeting their goals and objectives, including staff development and project prioritization.

• Be accountable for the Casualty Specialty Markets results and in partnership with the business develop and execute on strategic actions based on actuarial analysis focusing on profitability and organizational goals while anticipating business implications.

• Work closely with underwriting to develop pricing and underwriting strategies and identify pockets of opportunity for profitable growth as well as profitability-challenged areas.

• Supervise the review of the parameters in the pricing systems, manage projects to improve the pricing systems, and monitor underwriter adherence to pricing procedures and methodologies

• Coordinate pricing and planning to ensure adequate risk-adjusted returns contemplating expected loss, reinsurance costs, etc.

• Work closely with reserving actuaries to understand sources of reserve development and ensure appropriate recognition of pricing and underwriting actions impacting those estimates.  Ensure underwriters are informed of and account for trends observed in analyses.

• Provide recommendations on rating methodologies, parameters and tools to improve accuracy of technical pricing reflecting latest market and economic conditions and product offerings.

• Take part in and lead components of efforts to transform the actuarial data, tools, and broader capabilities as a part of a department-wide initiative focused on improved analytics and increased efficiencies in a cloud-based environment.

• Organize proper training and support for pricing tools and strategies for underwriters.

• Monitor trends and relevant industry dynamics; effectively communicate impact to underwriters and actuarial management.

• Ensure that all pricing and other actuarial requests are managed and completed in a timely and professional manner, monitoring adherence to appropriate procedures and methodologies.

What we are looking for

The candidate should possess strong technical and business expertise with the ability to build sustainable, collaborative relationships, influence business stakeholders, and lead, motivate and gain commitment from key constituents.

Additional requirements include:

• Fellow or Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society with at least 10 years of commercial lines actuarial experience, preferably with significant casualty pricing experience.

• Experience leading a team, with the capacity to enforce accountability and learn the strengths and development opportunities of the team to put people in a position to succeed while fostering a culture that promotes collaboration, diversity and inclusion

• Exceptional communication skills, including ability to develop and present clear and concise analysis and recommendations to senior management.

• Ability to dive into technical and execution level details, do hands-on work, connect the dots while thinking strategically and serve as a strong thought partner of cross functional leaders.

• Willing and able to continuously learn and adapt in a dynamic and fast changing environment. 

• Comprehensive awareness of the business, regulatory environment, competitors, market cycle, technology and legislative trends.

• Not afraid to take charge of a situation and can overcome resistance to change, taking unpopular stands when necessary.

• Timeliness and attention to detail.

Opportunity can be located in NYC, NY Jersey City, NJ, Parsippany, NJ, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Philadelphia, PA ,or Boston, MA

The base salary range for this position is $156,000-$195,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview.

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At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.  

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