Head of Disability and Multi-Life Pricing, Risk
Guardian Life
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Pittsfield • Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $162,440 - $266,870 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 and MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
actuarial modelingdata visualizationpricing strategiesrisk managementportfolio risk assessmentprofit margin developmentanalytical rigor
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementcollaborationinfluencingmentoringconsensus building
Certifications
bachelor's degreeMBAadvanced degree