Skyward Specialty Insurance · 12 hours ago
Vice President, Head of Pricing - Actuarial
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$275K/yr - $315K/yr
8+ years expSkyward Specialty Insurance is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Head of Pricing Actuary to lead the P&C pricing function. This role is pivotal in establishing and driving best practices in pricing strategies, overseeing a team of pricing actuaries and analysts, and collaborating with various departments to support profitable growth.
InsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance
Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and mentor the pricing actuarial team supporting both admitted and non-admitted P&C products
Design, implement and review pricing methodologies, models, and processes tailored to specialty P&C business lines
Oversee the development and maintenance of pricing tools and analytics, leveraging data science techniques where beneficial
Collaborate with underwriting, product, and claims teams to provide actionable insights and support profitable growth
Advise on rate filings, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for admitted business; develop pricing strategies for excess & surplus (non-admitted) lines
Monitor portfolio performance, identify trends and emerging risks, and adjust pricing structures accordingly
Liaise with reinsurance, finance, and reserving to ensure pricing adequacy and alignment with overall business objectives
Present technical pricing recommendations and results to executive leadership and contribute to overall company strategy
Stay abreast of market developments, competitive trends, and emerging analytical methodologies in P&C insurance
Qualification
Required
Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) or equivalent qualification
Minimum 8+ years of P&C actuarial experience, with at least 3+ in a pricing leadership role
Strong understanding of specialty insurance markets, with both admitted and non-admitted product experience
Demonstrated expertise with US insurance regulatory filing procedures and actuarial standards of practice
Proficiency with actuarial modeling software and data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R)
Track record of successfully building and leading high-performing actuarial teams
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both technical and non-technical
Proven ability to influence and partner with cross-functional teams, including underwriting and product management
Strong track record of fostering innovation with emerging technology
Innovative mindset with a keen understanding of emerging risks and market dynamics
Preferred
Experience with both admitted and E&S (excess and surplus) lines of business
Previous work in a specialty-focused insurance company environment
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition and professional certification assistance
401k savings
Elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Child bonding leave
Other employee assistance
Company
Skyward Specialty Insurance
Skyward Specialty is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty insurance company, delivering commercial P&C products and solutions on a non-admitted and admitted basis.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$375.65M2024-05-06Post Ipo Secondary· $177.3M
2023-11-13Post Ipo Secondary· $22.88M
2023-11-13Post Ipo Equity· $86.92M
Leadership Team
Andrew Robinson
CEO
Christopher Zitzmann
President - Inland Marine and Transactional Property
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