Guardian Life · 1 month ago
Head of Disability and Multi-Life Pricing and Risk
Pittsfield
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$162K/yr - $267K/yr
7+ years expGuardian Life is a leading insurance company seeking a strategic leader to oversee disability and multi-life pricing and risk management. The role involves driving pricing innovation, managing risk evaluation strategies, and mentoring a high-performing team of actuaries and analysts.
DentalFinancial ServicesHardwareInsuranceLife Insurance
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive pricing innovation by developing and refining actuarial models that support competitive and profitable Disability products
Lead cross-functional initiatives to assess and mitigate portfolio risk, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk tolerance and regulatory standards
Translate complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership, influencing strategic decisions across underwriting, product, and distribution
Evaluate all risk factors across underwriting guidelines, claims experience and the external environment to ensure appropriate profit margin development
Manage, as needed, special market strategies that are driven by pricing/risk accommodations
Champion continuous improvement in pricing governance, documentation, and audit readiness
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of actuaries and analysts, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and collaboration. Influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities and resolve critical issues
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in pricing and risk management within the disability insurance industry
Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and complex projects
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in actuarial modeling tools and data visualization platforms
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Knowledge of the regulatory environment within the insurance industry
Strong financial understanding
Ability to gain consensus and lead efforts in a matrixed organization
A bachelor's degree
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Skill-building
Leadership development
Philanthropic opportunities
Supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources
Company
Guardian Life
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) is one of the country’s leading mutual insurers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-08-23Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Andrew McMahon
Chairman and CEO
Michael Prestileo
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2025-12-11
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