Senior Actuary, Predictive Modeling

Fetch Pet Insurance

Senior Actuary (Predictive Modeling) driving best-in-class pricing and profitability at Fetch, a growing pet insurance company. Leading predictive analytics and financial forecasting initiatives in a supportive environment of innovation.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in actuarial pricing and modeling, with advanced skills in SQL, R, and Python. Capable of leading complex analyses and developing innovative pricing strategies while effectively communicating insights to diverse teams.

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FCAS DesignationAdvanced SQL KnowledgeGeneralized Linear Models (GLMs)Actuarial Ratemaking ExperiencePredictive Modeling Techniques

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Hard Skills

SQLRPythonGeneralized Linear Models (GLMs)Elastic Net GLMsK-Means ClusteringGeospatial StatisticsData Quality EvaluationPricing ModelingCompetitor Filing Research

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam PlayerCritical ThinkingInnovative IdeasAbility to Anticipate Needs

Tools & Technologies

AI Assisted Coding ToolsSERFFExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

FCASACAS

Industry Keywords

P&C InsuranceHealth InsurancePricing ViabilityCustomer Lifetime ValuePolicyholder RetentionRate FilingRegulatory ObjectionsRisk SegmentationChurn AnalysisLoss Ratio

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of price elasticity curves to forecast the impact of rating changes on policyholder retention and conversion, and assess their impact on customer lifetime value
Own the forecasting of policyholder retention and conversion for the portfolio based on pricing, operational changes, and business initiatives
Drive advances in the risk segmentation sophistication of our rating plans by developing GLM-based rating factors (in R or Python) and championing advanced predictive modeling techniques
Architect and own the tools that monitor the performance of our existing rating plans and rate level over time, including loss ratio, conversion rate, churn, and lifetime value
Write advanced SQL procedures to pull from large, line item level veterinary bill databases, and establish best practices for the team’s data and modeling workflows
Quantify and advise leadership on the impact of coverage and product changes on pricing
Lead the analysis of product design proposals to determine pricing viability, impact on enterprise risk, competitive positioning, and customer value
Maintain deep expertise in competitor filings to understand how our products and pricing stand relative to the market
Lead rate filing and rate indication work, including the development of filings and responses to regulatory objections
Partner with and influence product, underwriting, marketing, BI, and IT teams, and translate complex actuarial concepts for a non-actuarial audience
Pioneer creative approaches to pricing innovative coverage concepts and ideas

Requirements

What you’ll need

FCAS designation required (or career ACAS)
At least 7 years of experience working in an actuarial or data science P&C and/or Health insurance role
At least 4 years of experience in an actuarial ratemaking and/or pricing modeling role
Advanced knowledge of SQL is required
Strong knowledge of R and/or Python is required
Intermediate knowledge of Excel is required
Advanced knowledge of generalized linear models (GLMs) is required
Intermediate knowledge of elastic net GLMs, k-means clustering, and geospatial statistics is desirable
The ability to review and evaluate data for quality, completeness, and reasonability is required
Experience performing competitor filing research in SERFF is a plus
Comfortable or willingness to learn how to work with AI assisted coding tools, such as, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or Gemini
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; an excellent team player able to apply innovative ideas and critical thinking
Able to anticipate needs, innovate and flourish in a high-volume, fast paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, dental, and vision plan for you and your family
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are available
Highly competitive 401(k) matching
Generous 20-day PTO Policy, with rollover options. Earn an additional day of PTO each year on your anniversary with Fetch, for a maximum of 30 days
Paid company (9) holidays, including (1) floating holiday
Fetch Pet Insurance discount - up to 50% off, up to $1,000 savings/year
Educational Assistance Program
Fetch Discount Perks Program
Volunteering - earn up to 8 hours per calendar year at nonprofit organizations
NYC Office Amenities: Pet-friendly environment, free lunch, snacks, and additional amenities; transit accessible
Employee Referral Incentive
Tuition Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)