Actuarial Pricing Lead - Commercial Property

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

$190K — $230K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • ACAS or FCAS required for both levels, FCAS strongly preferred for VP.
  • 7-10 years of actuarial experience at the AVP level, 10-15+ years at the VP level.
  • Demonstrated track record in leading commercial property pricing and portfolio management strategies.
  • Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field with rigorous math background.
  • Experience managing direct reports and influencing business strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead pricing analyses and profitability assessments for the commercial property business.
  • Develop pricing recommendations in collaboration with underwriting and product teams.
  • Implement and enhance pricing frameworks and analytical tools.
  • Evaluate portfolio performance to identify growth and risk improvement opportunities.
  • Manage projects independently while mentoring actuarial talent.
  • Establish pricing strategy and governance framework for the commercial property portfolio at the VP level.
  • Partner with executive leadership to shape business strategy and growth initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a new and expanding Commercial Property business.
  • Possibility for career advancement to higher leadership roles such as VP.
  • Collaborative role involving interaction with underwriting, product, and claims teams.
  • Dynamic work environment focused on building new capabilities.
  • Flexibility to work from various office locations and travel as needed.
Full Job Description
Overview
Responsibilities

We are seeking an Actuarial Pricing Leader to lead the actuarial pricing function for a newly expanding Commercial Property business, build the infrastructure required for long-term success, and help shape the future direction of the product. This is a highly visible opportunity for an actuarial leader who enjoys building in a dynamic environment, establishing frameworks and processes, and partnering closely with underwriting, product, and claims teams to drive profitable growth.

 

**Please note the position will be filled at a level (AVP or VP) appropriate to the candidate's experience and qualifications.

 

AVP Level:

  • Lead pricing analyses, portfolio monitoring, and profitability assessments to support the commercial property business.
  • Develop pricing recommendations and partner closely with underwriting, product, finance, and claims teams to drive informed business decisions.
  • Implement and enhance pricing frameworks, governance processes, reporting capabilities, and analytical tools.
  • Evaluate portfolio performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, growth, and risk selection.
  • Manage projects and priorities independently while mentoring and developing actuarial talent.
  • Influence business decisions through data-driven insights, technical expertise, and effective stakeholder collaboration.

VP Level:

  • Establish the pricing strategy, governance framework, and long-term vision for the commercial property portfolio.
  • Own portfolio pricing performance and accountability for profitability, growth, rate adequacy, and strategic business outcomes.
  • Lead, develop, and scale the actuarial pricing function, including organizational design, talent development, and succession planning.
  • Partner with executive leadership to shape business strategy, risk appetite, portfolio management, and growth initiatives.
  • Define pricing standards, decision-making frameworks, and analytical capabilities that support consistent, disciplined execution across the portfolio.
  • Influence enterprise-level decisions and drive organizational capabilities in support of a growing and evolving business.

The successful candidate will:

  • Bring deep commercial property pricing expertise.
  • Be comfortable operating in an evolving environment with limited established processes.
  • Enjoy building new capabilities and influencing business strategy.
  • Balance analytical rigor with practical business decision-making.
  • Be energized by helping grow a new commercial property franchise.
Qualifications

AVP Level:

  • ACAS or FCAS required
  • 7-10 years of actuarial experience, including significant commercial property pricing expertise

VP Level:

  • ACAS or FCAS required; FCAS strongly preferred
  • 10-15+ years of actuarial experience and a demonstrated track record leading commercial property pricing and portfolio management strategies

General Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or another field with a rigorous mathematics background.
  • Results-oriented with the ability to multi-task and adjust priorities when necessary.
  • Experience managing a team of direct reports
  • Significant commercial property pricing experience, including individual risk, portfolio management, or product pricing responsibilities.
  • Experience supporting a new product launch, entering a new market segment, or building pricing processes from the ground up strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence business partners and senior leadership on strategic decisions.
  • Experience working closely with underwriting and product leaders in a fast-paced commercial insurance environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

 

Salary Range:

 

AVP, Commercial Property Pricing Actuary$190,000 - $230,000

VP, Commercial Property Pricing Actuary$225,000 - $275,000

 

In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible for a short-term incentive plan (performance-based bonus), subject to individual and company performance.

 

The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

 

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including:

New York City Metropolitan Area, Greater Philadelphia Area, Greater Phoenix Area

 

The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required

 

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