Actuary & AVP (Retail & Canada P&C Pricing)

Actuary & Assistant Vice President - Retail and Canada Property Pricing

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers manage risk. Join us as an Actuary & Assistant Vice President - Retail and Canada Property Pricing to take on key responsibilities within a world-class actuarial function.

Make your mark in Actuarial

Our Actuaries are on the front lines, quantifying risk, pricing insurance, and reserving losses for AIG’s major insurance operating companies globally. We collaborate with Finance, Claims, Operations, Marketing, and Risk Management, among other functions. 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 Retail Property pricing team. The 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, catastrophe modelers to incorporate results into pricing, and reserving actuaries in assessing the impact of loss trends and claims emergence.

• Responsible for the success of the Retail and Canada Property pricing team in meeting their goals and objectives, including staff development and project prioritization.
• Be accountable for the Retail & Canada Property 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, planning, and accumulation management efforts with the cat modeling team to ensure adequate risk-adjusted returns contemplating expected loss, reinsurance costs, and increased capital needs associated with cat-prone business.
• Develop analytical tools to help underwriters assess the risks posed by insureds, aligning the pricing framework across the different underwriting platforms and business classes written in Lexington’s property operations.
• Work closely with reserving actuaries to understand sources of reserve development and ensure appropriate recognition of pricing and underwriting actions impacting those estimates.
• Provide recommendations on rating methodologies, parameters, and tools to improve the accuracy of technical pricing reflecting the latest market and economic conditions and product offerings.
• Ensure alignment of tools, reporting metrics, and goals with other property teams organizationally to optimize team efficiency while maximizing value and consistency across the property portfolios.
• 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, relevant industry dynamics, and catastrophe model enhancements; 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 of the Casualty Actuarial Society with at least 10 years of commercial lines actuarial experience, preferably with significant commercial property 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 the 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, Parsippany, NJ, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Philadelphia, PA, or Boston, MA.

The base salary range for this position is $175,000-$215,000 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.

Ready to set new industry standards? We would love to hear from you.

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.

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 and cultural awareness activities.

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.

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