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Palomar · 2 hours ago

Sr. Actuarial Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$112K/yr - $172K/yr

5+ years exp

Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers. The Senior Actuarial Analyst will contribute to pricing decisions across multiple business lines, utilizing technical expertise in actuarial pricing and data analysis while mentoring junior analysts and collaborating with various teams.

Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Design and enhance actuarial pricing models, tools, and methodologies to support informed underwriting decisions

Perform account- and portfolio-level pricing analyses using actuarial techniques, rating plans, and loss experience—initially focused on Casualty, with opportunities to expand into other lines

Partner with Underwriting, Finance, Claims, and Reinsurance teams to evaluate programs, structure deals, and analyze portfolios—delivering clear insights and recommendations to stakeholders

Lead special initiatives such as onboarding new programs, improving models, and conducting ad hoc portfolio analyses to ensure rate adequacy and operational efficiency

Mentor junior analysts by sharing expertise, reviewing work, and supporting their development through the actuarial student program

Contribute to monitoring portfolio performance, profitability, and emerging trends to inform business decisions and product strategies

Qualification

Actuarial pricing techniquesData analyticsSQLMicrosoft Office SuitePythonVBARACASFCAS designationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMentoringProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

Typically 5–8 years of experience in an actuarial role with a focus on pricing

Strong understanding of actuarial pricing techniques and data analytics within the property & casualty industry

Proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum of 5 actuarial exams passed

Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations effectively to cross-functional teams

Demonstrated interest in mentoring and contributing to process improvement and innovation

Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress

Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic

Preferred

ACAS or FCAS designation preferred

Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, VBA, or R is a plus

Benefits

Full Suite of Medical Benefits

Long Term Financial Incentives – STOCK!

401k with 3.5% Automatic Fully Vested Employer Contributions

Competitive PTO + Holiday Program

Lifestyle Spending Account

Professional Development Assistance

Career Exploration Opportunities

Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)

Company

Palomar

Founded in 2014, by a team with deep experience across underwriting, analytics, reinsurance and capital markets, Palomar is an innovative specialty insurer serving residential and commercial clients in five product categories: Earthquake, Inland Marine and Other Property, Casualty, Fronting and Crop.

Founded in 2014

La Jolla, CA, US

201-500 employees