Director, Actuary

Horace Mann

Director of Actuarial Pricing leading pricing strategy for Group and Supplemental Benefits at Horace Mann. Focus on innovative pricing and strong cross-functional leadership.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $124,200 - $175,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of pricing strategies for Group and Supplemental Benefits products (e.g., group life, disability, and voluntary/worksite benefits)
Own pricing assumptions, methodologies, and governance to ensure alignment with profitability and risk objectives
Partner closely with Product, Underwriting, Finance, Distribution, and Claims to support new product development, rate actions, and in-market strategy
Evaluate product performance, emerging experience, and competitive positioning to recommend pricing and product adjustments
Oversee the development, enhancement, and governance of actuarial pricing models
Provide actuarial leadership for rate filings, regulatory compliance, and internal review processes
Present pricing recommendations and business insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Lead, mentor, and develop actuarial talent, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment
Drive process improvements, automation, and the adoption of advanced analytics in pricing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation required
6+ years of actuarial experience, with significant experience in Group and/or Supplemental Benefits pricing
Strong understanding of pricing frameworks, risk management, and insurance product design
Knowledge of regulatory environments and rate filing processes for group and supplemental insurance products
Experience developing and managing actuarial models; familiarity with modeling tools such as MG-ALFA is a plus
Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, R, Python, or similar tools preferred
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Strong business acumen and ability to balance technical rigor with practical decision-making.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

actuarial pricingpricing strategiesrisk managementinsurance product designactuarial modelspricing frameworksregulatory compliancerate filing processesadvanced analyticsprocess improvements

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsinfluencing skillsleadershipmentoringcollaborationbusiness acumendecision-making

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeFellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)