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Actuary

CFS, Sarasota, FL, United States

Duration: Full Time


Actuary


Location: Sarasota, FL
Salary: Competitive — Based on Experience




Why This Opportunity Stands Out




  • Join a growing insurance organization supporting multiple states and product lines




  • Highly visible role working directly with senior leadership and executive decision-makers




  • Opportunity to lead major pricing and reserving initiatives with long-term career growth




  • Blend of technical actuarial work, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration




  • Future opportunity to build and manage actuarial analyst teams






Key Responsibilities




  • Lead the full ratemaking and pricing process, including pricing indications and underwriting profitability analysis




  • Oversee and manage complex Pricing projects, including quarterly rate adequacy reviews and internal rate indications




  • Develop and enhance Pricing and Reserving tools, advancing methodology, automation, and data capture




  • Oversee the Reserving process, including quarterly reserve reviews and monthly IBNR roll forwards




  • Support new product development, pricing strategy, and implementation of rate changes




  • Prepare and support rate filings and interact with regulatory authorities, including testimony when required




  • Drive process improvements and provide actuarial insights to senior leadership




  • Partner with Accounting, external actuaries, consultants, and auditors to support accurate financial reporting and Statements of Actuarial Opinion




  • Perform complex data manipulation, automation, validation, and reconciliation




  • Present analytical results and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams




  • Stay current on insurance industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging actuarial methods




  • Lead special projects related to pricing, reserving, and financial analysis




  • Over time, assume leadership responsibility for actuarial analyst teams






Qualifications




  • Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Risk Management, or related field




  • 4+ years of actuarial experience, with homeowners and commercial lines experience strongly preferred




  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint




  • Strong experience working with large data sets and actuarial modeling




  • Proficiency in SQL, MySQL, Oracle, or similar database languages preferred




  • Proficiency in R, Python, VBA, or similar programming languages preferred




  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills




  • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and presentation abilities




  • Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and complex projects




  • Strong work ethic, collaborative mindset, and ability to work independently




  • Demonstrated leadership and project management experience